Rootbound

M.H. John

I wrote this poem during a season when I realized that sometimes we outgrow the very places that once helped us thrive. It reminded me that becoming "rootbound" isn't a sign of failure, it simply means we've continued growing despite our surroundings remaining the same. This poem overall reflects on the quiet ways we can become confined by familiarity and the courage it takes to acknowledge when it's time for more space…