Three Whispers in the Wind



One day your roots will go deep and strong


One day you will rise tall and proud


One day your branches will stretch wide and free


One day you will all sway in the wind yet remain firm and rooted


One day you will give back the breath that was stolen from you


One day you will reign in your fullness..towering high in the skies.


Grow strong. Grow brave. Grow bright. Grow for all time!


~ Herispeak

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