Soil to Oil

Small, precious, petite. 

Waiting for the rain to escape the heat finally, moisture to begin its tiny life. 

It breaks the shell to beginning to grow,

heading for the light. 

Growing from a humble sprout two tiny leaves begin to come out. 

From little things big things grow, 

something to bestow.

With long arms reaching out wide,

beautiful flowers begin to bloom with pride. 

For three weeks or more we watch with awe, 

spectacular yellow showing off for sure. 

The days become long as the flowers drop, 

ready for next phase of this amazing crop. 

Turning energy to oil inside a perfect ball, 

once harvested and stored, 

no time to be bored. 

The crusher squishes to extract its gold. 

Oil for all purposes from butter for baking and frying chips to please all,

from just one little seed.