Life is a garden

I have come to realize that life is much like a garden to be carefully tended.

Seeds are planted and they all receive the same amount of water and sun to assist in their growth. They do not all grow the same.

Some never even poke their heads above the soil. Others do, but  never reach maturity.

Then there are the ones that reach maturity and bloom for a single season.

The ones I like best are the seeds that grow strong and even though they may wither and wilt as time passes, they come back year after year to share their beauty and strength; helping us grow strong.