Seeds
planted 
Projected to be the strongest of trees
I can finally take in all of the sunbeams
My roots, now enchanted 
so I set fire to all the weeds 
Repelling any harm and unforeseen 
All of this because you see me 
even with eyes closed 
Branches crossed, heart on my leaves
You call me beautiful 
and push me to grow
I guess I’ve just been all exposed 
Love overflowing like a filled watering can
You really are one hell of a man

Illustration by: Fatima Seehar
Copyright 2019 Valerie Sanchez