(c) 2018 Edward York.
The wonder that is nature,
Always brightens up my day,
Watching a caterpillar's cocoon convert,
To butterfly wings on display.
The salmon doesn't study,
It doesn't dare to dream,
Instinct gives it the desire to spawn,
Even as death waits for it upstream.
A dog can track a opossum,
And make it climb a tree.
He can also pick up a fallen bird,
And bring it back to me.
Instinct is the thing that drives them,
In their quest to find a mate.
They seem to get together,
Without a single date.
They build homes with no book to guide them,
Or YouTube to show what's best.
No tips are given to lay their eggs,
In the safety of a nest.
They are always aware of danger,
They don't worry about how they dress.
They can fly south for the winter,
Without the need of a GPS.
Their skills all seem to suit them,
As they go about each task.
They work non-stop on what is needed,
And no one even has to ask.
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Yes such is the value of nature to us humans and your lovely poem brings together the reasons we need to look and learn more. A delightful read Edward.
So much to learn, we have just broke the surface I think.
This is an excellent read, laser! Maybe us humans can be a little less reliant on those things too.
We are too busy with our head fixed on a tiny screen to see what nature has to offer.
So very true Edward, nature does not need Google.
Google is too embedded in our lives. We need to start a freedom from Google movement.
A fine write laser. Erm, yes, I've never seen an animal sitting at a computer either!
Perhaps they keep them hidden at home. 🙂
Yes, they come out at night and sue the computer while we're asleep! lol.
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