The Seed

The rotten seed didn’t mean to rot 
Cold and Alone causing mold to grow inside 
But somehow it still grew 
And too soon it seemed a fruit had grown 
It didn’t fall far from the tree 
But far enough to resent it 
So I ask you to peel back my skin and take a look inside 
From Rotten Seed sprouts Rotten Fruit 
Take a look 
Do I remind you of her? 
I tried to grow differently but as I lay here 
Cold and Alone 
It’s not hard to see the resemblance

--Jazmin C., 9th-12th Grade