Oasis Of Change Poem by Jibrael Jos

Wind planted the seed
In a cloud of hope
Nourished by belief
It decided to cope

Without any soil
How to grow roots
How to sprout
How to bear fruits

Sun was relentless
Barren rocks below
He dreamt of rich soil
And river flowing slow

One fine day
Some rain came down
He was carried to a crevice
where he found some ground

He worked hard
And finally roots did spread
Breaking the rocks
He returned from the dead

Slowly and steadily
He felt more grounded
and more free
Slowly and steadily
He spread his arms
and became a tree

His fallen leaves
Enriched the soil below
Under his shade
Other plants started to grow

Slowly he became
a hub of life
His fruits nourished
Birds and insects alike

In time the place
became an Oasis of sorts
Supporter of life
even in times of drought

You too are a seed
Don't you ever forget
Work hard with faith
Never having to regret

Step by step, day by day
Nothing is out of your range
You can be a catalyst
For an oasis of change