Gall Gnat

Nature is as careless as it is bountiful
The faster the death, the faster is evolution.

I, a female gnat ,eat my own fertile eggs,
When I am hungry while laying the eggs,
We, the gnats produce eggs within our body,
When I am hatched within the body
I devour my own parents.
The parents die, the next generation lives.

The sea is a cup of death
And land is a stained alter stone.
I am the fortunate survivor
Living on flotsam and jetsam.
Right or wrong is a human concept.

The nature cares not if I live or die
It is fixed, blind & programmed to kill.
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For contest : Ode to the endangered
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Harrison Avatar
May 31, 2010 at 5:47 PM
Very profound poem. I liked it. Such wisdom it carries to every reader to enjoy.
K. Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 6:11 AM
What a unique poem from the perspective of a gnat Dr. Ram! never thought much of them til I read your poem, thank you for sharing this very interesting piece :)
Loveless Avatar
May 28, 2010 at 11:10 AM
This is really good. awesome insite! ~Rain. ps. could you please read and comment on The Sounds Of A Storm?
Austin Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 4:33 PM
Let us hope that evolution will take care of natures vilolence, I doubt it. "Big fish eat little fish." Idon't believe the great philosophers would disagree. Jesus said, "Go into your closet." Love, daver
Dietrich Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 2:58 PM
wow, very profound nature poem, Dr. Ram, and I am glad you didn't mind being in my Eve poem! LUv, Andrea ps I found your garden the most inviting of them all!
Freeman Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 8:54 AM
Nice Verse written Dr Ram. Unique in it's message. Thank you graciously for your comments today. Agape, Moses
A  Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 8:43 AM
NICE WRITE ON YOUR POETRY. THE NATURE THAT TOOK OVER YOUR GENERATIONS OF OUR OR YOUR LIFE, I SAY ARE PRETTY MUCH PROGRAMED. ENJOYED YOUR POEM DOCTOR.-SKAT
Sweetheart Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 8:07 AM
How interesting Dr. Ram.. never knew this about the little gnat..which we have so many in New Jersey... thankxxx for he education.. and u fit very nice into Andrea's EVE poem entry... luv it.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Mascarenhas Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 11:10 PM
nice work dr. The other side of nature in brief but true words.... cheers
Babcock Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 12:08 PM
A wonderful write Ram. Yes, nature does take it course and we humans have no say in the matter. God Bless Phyl
Pickett Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 9:26 AM
Good write here Dr!!!! I enjoyed immensely, keep up the good work.....:JP}
Rhinem Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Smile, oh I can see you are going to be quite a treat! My soul always rejoices when It seems to find a poet, filled with passion, ability, wisdom and light, from amid their own souls! Smile, "Excellent Write Doctor; Very Reflective, Indeed!" ~ "Much Warmth To You & Your Loves, Upon This Day Of Bright," John! ~ "Bye":)
Horsman Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 7:51 AM
the way of the world, even the human race cannot change it? excellent discription, awesome poem. harry
Richards Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 7:46 AM
Such thought provoking look at the brutal side of nature....some things which are beyond our control, but yes.....fixed and programmed. It is the plan. Well done, so well expressed. ~
Nunn Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 6:37 AM
Mother Nature can be a strange lady at time, but with a world of beauty, good write..Danny
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