A Day in a Mangrove’s Life

The wind blows and I can sense the waters.

It's salty unlike the others.

"Splash... Splash..." as my roots were washed,

thinking if I am meant to last.

To climate change, they say I'm a weapon

but I'm also on the brink of extinction.

Yes, sometimes the world is unfair

but I'm a home to those that needed care.

A shelter for animals and sea creatures

while bonding with the Mother nature.

With this I've created a family

and a view that gives sanity.

I keep communities safe from the dangers of the storm

while holding tight even if it breaks my form.

Why do I need to survive the waves?

Do I really need to be brave?

The nature of mine to survive the tides

while leaning and clinging on the sides.