This is a poem I read Saturday night at a gala for RAM (Reading,Arts and Mathmetics) summer enrichment for children in my community, where we raise donations. The title of the affair was "Planting seeds and watching them grow"..I am on the Board of Directors.

PLANTING A SEED!

Planting a seed and watching it grow - saturating and watering it every

day - little by little, step by step - we watch it grow into a glorious

harvest - planting a seed and watching it grow in fertile ground the

possibilities are endless - the destiny placed inside by God’s loving

Hands will come forth strong and indestructible - strengthened by the

gifts of many teachers, family and friends -implanted forever in the soul

of a  small life shaped by a caring heart that will never be forgotten - for

we have taken the time to love, inspire and encourage - by

Planting a seed and watching it grow!

Planting a seed of hope and dreams for the future - there is no greater

reward than to see the light come through in the smile of a child -

whose heart is set free - open to receive and believe for a better

life- planting a seed and watching it grow - will forever be

remembered and multiplied - the gifts and talents that were hidden

inside - will come forth like spring flowers of yellow, red and purple - a

vibrant, beautiful garden - the seeds of greatness unlocked by the key

of patience, kindness and caring - of those who saw the need and

Planted a seed and watched it grow!

By: Bernetha F. Wise

Poetrywriter4god

March 13, 2014