Grow

"Grow" is the result of a writing exercise, in which I decided to write a simple love song. I used the nature metaphor not only because flowers are often associated with love, but also because the process of growth involves elements often considered to be less than ideal. Rain contributes to growth, even as it can batter the fragile exterior of a flower. Growth is rarely painless but is ultimately rewarding. Relationships are strongest when we embrace and survive storms rather than cowering. ...

"Grow" is the result of a writing exercise, in which I decided to write a simple love song. I used the nature metaphor not only because flowers are often associated with love, but also because the process of growth involves elements often considered to be less than ideal. Rain contributes to growth, even as it can batter the fragile exterior of a flower. Growth is rarely painless but is ultimately rewarding. Relationships are strongest when we embrace and survive storms rather than cowering. -Kim Dicso