Returning To Nature

I had forgotten 
the spells that nature 
    can cast 
But today I saw 
  ducks floating on water 
carp and catfish below the surface 
   and migratory birds by the hundreds
flying over my head 
  The reeds in the 
water added to 
    the mystery 
  And then I spotted 
 a brood 
  of water buffalo 
relaxing in the sun  
   The natural world is 
still there for us 
   to enjoy 
Let us all make sure 
``that we save our fellow 
              travelers on
           this orb 
The flora and fauna 
        `around us 
dazzle the eyes and ears 
  Bring us together  
     as one!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 1/10/2014 9:57:00 AM
This is very very beautiful Matthew.Happy New year.Re your question..I want to love another human being the way my love my God..though never as much..Tnks : )
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Date: 1/4/2014 7:17:00 PM
wow, thank you for the ride. Matt, this world is worth saving.... luv ~ Linda (soup-mail)
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Date: 1/1/2014 1:14:00 PM
such words of wisdom here, my friend
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Date: 1/1/2014 12:46:00 AM
beautiful poem Matthew!Enjoyed the read.Wish you a very very Happy New Year!
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Date: 12/29/2013 5:11:00 PM
amen to that! great poem, fine sentiment...
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Date: 12/29/2013 2:49:00 PM
wonderful nature picture. Did you really see water buffalo recently? Where are you right now??
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Date: 12/29/2013 11:51:00 AM
I so enjoyed your vision, it's been a long time, I hope you and yours are well. Light & Love
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