SPRINGING UP

Don't let
  any root
  of bitterness
Springing up in me
Send out
  stealthy runners
  to invade
Another's growth in Christ.

Rather let
  a well
  of living water
Springing up in me
Overflow
  uncontained, splashing
  down upon
Another's arid ground.

—Nancy Spiegelberg

"Looking diligently lest any man 
fail of the grace of God lest
any root of bitterness springing 
up trouble you and thereby many 
be defiled."       
Hebrews 12:15

"...the water I shall give him shall 
be in him a well of water springing 
up into everlasting life."
John 14:4

©1981 Nancy Spiegelberg