Monday, Aug. 22, 2005 / 12:51 a.m.
Safe to Bloom

The cold hard winter is over now
The snow has melted away
The little sprout survived the drought
And lived to see another day

The hailstorm is over now
All the clouds have passed
A new beginning began when
The day was thought to be the last

The sun shines warmly here
Sometimes late is better than soon
Watch as the flower gently opens
It's finally safe to bloom