Life's Lessons

Sun's light for food

Soil with minerals so good

Water a carrier like blood

Nourishing hands that protect from flood

Seed to sapling to tree

Growth is a team effort agree

Teachers like sunlight

Parents for a foundation so right

Friends like a glow in the night

Mentors to ward off the fright

Child to a student to a successful adult

Effort is not just ours alone to exult

None expect any returns

But if we say a "thank you"

When we enjoy an upturn

We'll get back a "bless you"