written: january 30, 2019
the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree
they said
but i did
i fell far, far away
traveled for miles
and once i reached my destination
i sunk my roots into the soil
and settled down
i was a sapling in the desert
but now my roots reach the oceans
surrounding me
filling and strengthening me
the salt in the seas sweeten at the sight of me
sic tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes on me
and i'll still stand
my fruit is red as blood
and it's ripe for harvest
you can't take away my blessings
just go ahead and try
try to bring me down
but i've already reached the heavens
and there's no stopping me
