Life

Life is like... a flower.
     It starts, as a seed...
Then it becomes a small sapling...
     And with sunlight and water, it grows.
It creates oxygen and sugar.
     Until it's in full bloom.
The bees pollinate, and make honey.
     Then the winter comes, and the flower dies.
Until spring, when more come.

Cheesy yet symbolic? You could say that.
     The seed is our birth, and we need to be planted in good, firm, warm soil in order to grow properly. The sapling represents childhood--the water and sunlight represent proper nourishment and happiness. The oxygen and sugar are the traits that we develop and share as we grow, and then we're full grown and think we know everything. The pollinating bees represent friends and family who are in need of hope, comfort, friendship, assurance--whatever--and those we help become stronger. The honey they makes is in representation of their happiness and giving to others, thanks to you.
     The winter is death. But it doesn't end there.
     We have already had children by then, and they come forth in spring, which is/was their birth, and the process continues. The circle of life.
     Cheesy, yet symbolic.
      A seed planted in good soil will flourish.
     A seed planted in bad soil will wilt--but it can be watered and strengthened.
     So there's my story for the day. Think on it.