There was a drought today.

Many of the farmers complained, but not me.

For I have learned how to build.

To create through the heat-driven pain.

I can plant aloe 

To heal my aching skin.

I can plant lavender 

To carry me to sleep.

And I can plant sage

To keep away the evil spirits. 

We as people must face challenges

So we can

 Learn,

Adapt,

And grow 

Together.

But if you still do not want to face

The dry soil

Because of the burns it has left on your sole,

That is ok too.

We shouldn’t force ourselves to live in agony.

But then you must have the strength to pick up everything 

And leave.

You cannot complain to farmers about the conditions

If you are still choosing to live in them