Promise of Fruit to Come
by Stephen Douglas
It was an unusual sight to see
Because it was only part of the tree
Which had a bright colour, the
Rest was a brighter green
The day was hot for the time, no hint
Of what we call ‘turning of leaves’
Although a bit chilly before the sun
Comes up, but so glorious!
I wonder how often we miss the warning
Signs, of fruit to come; we aren’t
Looking, yet each season give us signs
Of what to follow, when we look ahead
The challenge of change for most of us
Is uncomfortable; we like to hold
And keep to what we know - often miss
The signs of change
This leaves many of us unprepared when
The season does change
We’re not there; not attuned to the now
Not ready for the unseen
We cling to the old, defend its purpose
Suspicious of new; even when
We need to let go of old. It takes all the
Courage to embrace the new
Growth is always in the realm of change
Growth is the promise of “fruit to come”
Though pain and heartache surround choice
The need to be brave, is bold
We need to make comfort a sacrifice – be
Attentive to decline – because
Humans like to stay the same, but we can’t
Stop life around us changing
As in nature – if a plant doesn’t grow
Unfortunately it is dying.
When we refuse to mature we get into
A tangle of emotive chaos
Behaviours which distract rather than bless;
Delay is a great tactic used by
The enemy of one’s soul – though it need
Not be so; failure is feedback
It means your alive – growing, with a
Promise of fruit to come!!
Inspired by Business Edge Monday Morning Memo
13 Feb 2017 © stephen c douglas 30 Dec.2017