Once there was a tiny seed,
Buried deep beneath the ground.
It lay in darkness, weak indeed,
With no light or life around.

But as it grew, it shed its shell,
And pushed through soil so heavy.
It fought the darkness and the swell,
To reach the light, so bright and steady.

And as it basked in the sun's warm glow,
It grew tall and strong and alive.
No longer trapped in the dirt below,
But flourishing, it did survive.

For even though it once was dead,
It found the strength to persevere.
And in the end, it raised its head,
A symbol of hope and of cheer.

So when you're feeling weak or low,
And the world seems dark and dead,
Just remember how the seed did grow,
And found the strength to forge ahead.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the poem:

1. What is the poem about?
2. Where was the seed in the beginning of the story? How did it feel?
3. What did the seed do to reach the light?
4. How did the seed change as it grew?
5. What does the seed represent in the poem?
6. What can we learn from the seed's journey?
7. Can you think of a time when you felt weak or stuck in the dark? How did you find the strength to keep going?
8. What is your favorite line from the poem, and why?
9. How does the poem make you feel?
10. What would you say to someone who is feeling weak or discouraged, based on what you learned from the seed's story?