Category Archives: nature
The Rose
Fragrant rose stands alone
Protected by her thorns
Facing winds, pests, disease
Surrounded by her peers
By herself in a group
She meets her fate head on
Knowing that all blooms fade
Her time is limited
Bud to bloom, path is set
Each petal will unfold
Sharing joy, beauty’s gift
Revealing what’s inside
We’re unique, talented
Our mission is to use
What we have, who we are
To help our fellow man
Human Condition
Struggle through the birth canal
The baby fights for life
Tiny lungs that gasp for air
A slap across the butt
Pattern set for human life
It’s cruel and cold sometimes
Fraught with tests and challenges
To teach life’s lessons best
Question not when things are good
Enjoy the respite time
Love will keep your spirit whole
Resilient, strong, inspired
Time to leave will come with death
For most another fight
Struggle through the veil to light
Cross over, job well done!
Wisdom Not
With age I thought I’d know
The answers of the universe
Instead I am in awe
More questions, all is mystery
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Each one of us unique
With systems of complexity
The miracle of birth
Who doubts the hand is heavenly?
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I look around my world
Observing plants and animals
How do they know the drill?
Forever marching to the beat
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Life’s cycle has a plan
From now until eternity
All creatures play their roles
There is no end, infinity.
Marilyn Dalla Valle 