A vine wrapped around a thorny bush
Battles harsh wind and scorching sun
Heart of vine bleeds with leaves pierced
Still it grows and grows till thorns
Can't reach the new growth any more
Delicate strength of growing vine
A moving power in Nature's design
Excels the bushes of thorn benign.

Savita Tyagi

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