This budding, tightly curled potential leaf
has begun, and stalled, a fantastic journey:
progress halted for each chill wind racing through.
Now it gives itself wholeheartedly to flourishing, 
the idea of retreat discarded. If
a cruel icy hand should grip the land again
this life must cease. But, pouring on the vitality,
this expanding leaf is keen to show the world beauty.
Minstrels would sing this life is like a human being.
Human beings, looking on inspired
as winged birds occupying this created paradise,
will praise and cheer for the brave little quest.
Delighting in the miracle with surpassing focus
they are delighting in their own true spirit.