the secret of growing
is not: living like forever youthful
is not: veiling the unwelcome
is not: saying yes to all but you
the secret of growing
is not so secret at all
it lies in duly planting your feet
one in front of the other
embracing what was
welcoming what is to come
and daring to look up above
so the sunlight can enrichen
the soil that feeds you best
Elle Vampa 