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Nature Has the Upper Hand

Volcanoes can engulf the land in avalanching lava blaze entombing picturesque Pompeiis, for Nature has the upper hand. Tsunamis raze an earthly strand disrupting lives that cling to breath in e’er untimely mortal death, for Nature has the upper hand. Despite the undertakings planned, a cataclysm’s fatal sweep may chance on beings deep asleep, for Nature has the upper hand. Across the cosmic reaches grand the heavens prove their vast command where’er our telescopes have scanned, for Nature has the upper hand. We stamp our heady hubris brand upon the beauteous terrain which humans claim as their domain, still Nature has the upper hand. An instance in immenseness spanned we’re but a bit of Nature and regardless if we understand Great Nature has the upper hand! ~ Harley White

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Date: 9/29/2021 2:43:00 AM
Very thought provoking, Harley, no matter how much we try to be in control of our lives, we will never be able to control nature. We are always at her mercy. John
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Harley White
Date: 9/29/2021 3:37:00 AM
Thank you, John. Your comment is much appreciated. I'm pleased that you found the poem provocative.

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