The Beginning...

Tiny, so very small I held you in the palm of my hand Marveling at your size Amazed that you would grow A little earth then in you go I covered you with more, patted you in so tenderly I watched as you sprouted just a little above the soil A peek a boo from me to you Then what seemed to be only days You grew to an inch I placed you next to the warmest pane And now you are almost doubled in size Perhaps you will leave this little shelf And go out into the big yard out back I have it all ready for your arrival Tilled and turned Cleared of rocks And added some extra just for you