A lime sapling I found grew up in wild, <br />In ten years’ time to be a tree quite big; <br />For long it stayed dwarf-like: refused to grow, <br />As caterpillars ate its verdure leaves. <br /> <br />And not a flower or a fruit it bore! <br />Insects built nests and spiders spun cob-webs; <br />Its roots stood ’midst gravel and rocky mud; <br />Red-ants made home till ant-powder was put. <br /> <br />How sad it was to see the lime-tree’s fate! <br />The rain and sun nurtured it despite odds; <br />And one day when I stared at her foliage, <br />Amazed I’as to see it covered by fruits! <br /> <br />There is a time for everything on earth; <br />‘There is a season for all things, ’ God says; <br />The keys to success- patience and strong faith; <br />God will decide when all things fruition best. <br /> <br />One never knows when God uses someone; <br />One never knows when God does miracles; <br />One never should look down upon others; <br />God has a plan for everything He makes! <br /> <br />Copyright by Dr John Celes 4-11-2006<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/at-last-the-lime-tree-bears-fruits/
