Single Flower Poem by Casey Jarrell

From a seed that was planted years ago,
Out comes a sprout as I seen it so.

10 days later, it has grown higher,
Even though it can't be burned by
fire.

9 weeks later, I have seen
the first bloom.
Right here and right now, it is
invulnerable to doom as I see
now.

One special feed has been
gave to this single flower.
It will become a WHOLE bush
with ALL my power!

In 3 years time; I can
see it now.
That flower will become a
bush, but I don't know
when or how.