The Tower and the Foundation

A tower rises, reaching high,
—its spires brush the endless sky—
But beneath, unseen, is the ground,
Where roots of strength are truly found.

Stone and steel may bend, decay,
—yet the heart of the earth will always stay—
While the winds of time may fiercely blow,
The deep foundations hold it so.

Even as the tower may fall,
The foundation stands above all.
For what is built on solid ground
—Will rise again, or stay unbound—
Forever strong, forever true,
The core endures, and we renew.

Build your life, not just on heights,
But on the depth of inner sights.
For what you create will someday fade,
But your foundation will never trade.

In each moment, find the core—
Of what you love and live for more.
For the structure may crumble, the walls may fall,
But a heart that stands firm will conquer it all.
-AnnaRosa