Ruins

You are not a ruin.

You are no ruin.

You are both green and vibrant, 

with life growing at the base of your roots 

on their own accord. 

These little flowers do not ask 

and take comfort and delight in your shadow. 

They grow around you, 

lean towards your strength

which offers them so safe a prop.

You are no ruin.

You are the woodbine overflowing with freshness.