In praise of tenacity

How can we not be admire the tenacity 

 Of trees, who so determinedly place roots 

That will support them 

 And allow them to reach great heights 

Despite the difficult circumstances 

In which they started? 

And yet, how fortunate we humans are 

 To have the choice, the opportunity, the courage 

To pull up roots and plant anew elsewhere 

 When circumstances prove inhospitable. 

But still — the need for roots remains: 

Too many moves, and the lack of roots 

May stunt our growth…