MAMA SWEARS : RHYME 40

Shoot up pines, Shoot up oaks,

Small and slender;

But how they grow tall and tough

To fame, and foster! 

Sprout up seeds, spring up seedlings,

Small and slender;

But how they grow grand and green

To fame, and foster! 

Hatch up nestlings, come up wings,

Small and slender;

But how they grow feathery and flying 

To fame, and foster! 

Form up drops, flow up streams,

Small and slender;

But how they grow vast and veering 

To fame, and foster! 

Born are babies, bred are youngs,

Small and slender;

But how they grow strongly human 

To fame, and foster! 

Mama wonders at herself how she's

Small and slender;

And like others, she swears to grow

To fame, and foster!! 

- N P SAMAL