survival shoots

even in the worst conditions
starved of love
and water
even when the sun relentless
leaves no shade for comfort

with enough perseverance
survival shoots stretch
from the bottom
or the darkest
deepest problems

just one chink of light
can save
the least amount of grace
that plays it's colour
on these walls

with enough determination
survival shoots branch
green and strong
from the furthest
continents

a little hope in someone's eye
could bring me happiness
even in my saddest moment
silver lining
decorates this heavy cloud

with enough simple wisdom
one can trust
blue sky
still lingers
up above this raging storm

and any rain
will feed survival shoots
that dare to challenge
this parched wilderness