From the time I sprung up from the ground

From the time I sprung up
From the ground
I noticed to my right
A shoot that much resembled
Me in every way but height

Our differences delighted me
I boasted that my leaves
Were closer to sun and moon
The celestial bodies

Season after season
I looked down to my right
But as the both of us matured
I was met with a surprise
 
Though short in stature 
My neighbor was much more beautiful than I
A dainty, rare, exotic plant
Me a common, green giant

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