As trees in a forest grow, standing tall,
Bending to external pressures
And holding fast by internal strengths,
We too shall grow.

Even as each new day brings their roots
More tightly intertwined, not choking
Or stunting growth but strengthening and
Providing a stronger base for one another,
We too shall grow.

As they are careful not to overshadow
The others so as to stunt growth or to
Selfishly sap energy to stand taller,
We too shall grow.

As God beckons them to spread, and reach up
So they may grow to new heights,
We too shall grow,
Together