Hidden Depths

Far away from the bustling crowd,
Stands a building, tall and proud
but when you look much deeper inside,
You see what the Institute has to hide.

Bent and buckled from constant misuse,
Paint is cracked and screws are loose
and deep within, out of sight, out of view,
You can see what is hidden from me and from you.

The outward illusion is far from the truth,
Just look a bit closer and you'll see the proof,
Foundations get weaker as day after day,
The weight of their burden starts to wear them away.

So things may not always be quite as they seem,
Look at the facts while you follow the dream,
Ensure that foundations can weather the storm
and slowly the strength and resilience forms.

Now you can build on your roots, you can grow
and one day, the fruits of your labour will show,
For every component, no matter how small,
Is needed to ensure that the structure stands tall.