It was a seed
It was very small
But its needs
were greater
than its size

I ploughed for it
I put it into the soil
I watered it
until it grew

It grew tall
Its roots
were strong
under the soil

But its fruits
never grew in my yard
It grew on the streets
Enjoyed by people
who knew less
about the challenges
I faced to let it grow

This is exactly like him
I helped him out
he was in trouble
he was belittled
by everyone who saw him

I took him in
I made him big
I made him known
He never returned
the good things
I did for him

He gave them to
people who don’t know
how hard it was
to take care of him
He ignored me
and spent all his
belongings with outsiders

He is just like
the plant I watered
the fruits of which
never grew in my yard
it grew on the streets