Daver Austin Poet Tanka

The Natural Way

THE NATURAL WAY

The natural way
I’m speaking of nature’s way
That which has been known
That which is    at times    cruel
That which    gradually    is being lost

Is there an order?
Is there some marvelous plan?
In truth    I don’t know
I merely see    and    think
I think of natural things

Regeneration
Growing things    this very Earth!
Things being cut down
Perishings each day
Being replaced by dead things

Our great polar bears
Creatures losing habitat
All forms of our wilderness
Evolution has managed
These many millions of years

Then a foreigner
One who would call himself king
King over nature –
That he was provided for
Fed by nature meant nothing

In place of nature
This    king     built stone-cold castles
Flaunted his power
Enslaved those ones who opposed
It continues to this day

Man    death to nature
Slowly enslaving himself
Till he stands alone
All nature dead at his feet
Desperate to reach a star

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Elizabeth Wesley August 3, 2011 at 6:58 PM So sad Daver, but man has destroyed so many species and habitats of all we share space with on this earth. Profound write on selfishness. Luv Elizabeth

James Foulk June 17, 2011 at 2:35 PM thank you for commenting on Warm Breezes.

Michelle Mac Donald June 17, 2011 at 8:12 AM Oh, a topic of concern that will touch many, Daver.:( There are truly no money trees and when being "Fed by nature meant nothing", what will be left with "All nature dead at his feet". Some will have no notion of this reality. Alive until the atmosphere can't stand another particle of pollution, what's fishable in the seas is overfished...and the land, so sad, floods with tears. Who cares if species are on the verge of extinction? We do! Love, Mikki

Vince Suzadail Jr. June 16, 2011 at 2:15 PM Nature is like a parent raising a family. Like most parents, the one you do the most for is the one who becomes the biggest problem. God won't need to destroy the earth again. Man will do it with his greed. Vince

Carol Sunshine Brown June 16, 2011 at 12:26 PM Thank you for your kind comments on my poetry. It is always a pleasure to read your wonderful poetry Daver. Love, Carol

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 16, 2011 at 10:13 AM Your last stanza capped this perfectly, Dave- what a very profound write and it definitely makes one feel ashamed, of how much we have shortchanged the earth... very thought provoking, Dave-- hugs :)

Poet Destroyer A June 16, 2011 at 5:59 AM WoW! daver, i can honestly say your last verse is deep... and has a swift touch of never giving up, not even when one works hard through all his/her life... great one... super,..p.d.

Andrea Dietrich June 15, 2011 at 9:58 PM This one is kind of different for you, DAver. Normally you dont' do such serious topics. Great metaphors and meaning in this write. LUv, Andrea

Caroline Cécile Delacroix June 15, 2011 at 9:38 PM WOW! I really like the last stanza, like "un coup the grace"! Quite an image, captures our minds to cling there. But you know, nature has an incredible stamina for survival, and man, king or pouper will have to come to realize and respect that, because after all he/she is also part of it all. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.

Dr.Ram Mehta June 15, 2011 at 5:39 PM very profound write with a deep message, daver

Michael J. Falotico June 15, 2011 at 2:55 PM Very true and an excellent piece of poetry... Michael

James Foulk June 15, 2011 at 1:53 PM a very enjoyable piece, well written and so true.

Sara Kendrick June 15, 2011 at 1:20 PM Enjoyed reading your take care of the planet message..If we would all do our share, it would be a better world..Sara

Carolyn Devonshire June 15, 2011 at 1:17 PM When that day comes and nature truly is dead at man's feet, he will live with the regrets only a short time for we need nature to survive. Very powerful poem, Daver, a favorite for me. The message reminds me of "The Lorax," an incredible environmental write by Dr. Seuss of all people. Eloquently worded and the message is frightening. Awesome, dear friend. Love you, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown June 15, 2011 at 12:31 PM We have so many amazing writers here at PoetrySoup and I enjoy reading all the poems. I am happy your poetry was among the poems I was able to read today Daver. Please continue to write and share your poetry with the world. Love, Carol