home grown, home bound by Emily Sholly

i have been deeply rooted

in the place where i was born

and though i've spread my roots on out,

drawing nourishment from the dark and bloody ground

and beyond, from valley to prairie to coast;

to throw myself like a seed to the winds

is something i would never do.

i have watched many an able wind pass by

and snuggled deeper into my familiar soil.

how sad

people say.

you could go anywhere

anywhere in the world

anywhere you want.



Exactly!

i say, and remain

deeply rooted