“Roots & Evolution"
People don’t realize how a man’s whole life can change with one book,
like a seed finding soil, ready to sprout.
A single story can reshape a mind,
ignite a fire, weave a new reality.
“A man without history is like a tree without roots,”
standing tall but unanchored,
swaying in the winds of uncertainty,
yearning for strength from knowing where you’ve been,
from the whispers of your past.
Life is all about evolution,
a dance of transformation.
Mistakes aren’t failures; they’re milestones,
each heartache a lesson,
each stumble a step toward resilience.
We are human, woven from imperfections.
Our flaws hold our beauty,
like a sculptor revealing a masterpiece hidden within.
Sometimes, when things fall apart,
they’re actually falling into place—
stars shifting, guiding us to our true path.
In chaos, there’s a whisper,
reminding us to trust the process,
to have faith that even in darkness,
the universe aligns for our growth.
As roots stretch deeper,
they connect us to shared experiences,
creating a forest of resilience.
Each branch reaches out,
seeking connection, seeking understanding,
reminding us we’re not alone,
each heart a vessel of evolution.
In this dance, we find a rhythm,
a pulse that echoes through time,
inviting us to be part of a living tapestry,
where every thread tells a story,
and every story breathes life into the next.
©️Michael W. Bonds 2024
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