The Nurture of Nature

Guard well this tender cradle.
In every aspect strive
To nurture as you're able
That you and all may thrive.
 
Be not in haste to gamble
This rich estate away
On promises of ample
Enrichments to be made.
 
No matter how beguiling
Scorn negligence and greed.
This is your bed and bounty
Your very life, indeed.
 
Guard well this tender cradle
For Nature, like a host,
Will set an ample table
For those who prize it most.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Radice Avatar
February 8, 2021 at 8:14 AM
A lovely poem Janice with a great message. Cheers - Gary
Thompson Avatar
September 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Thank you so much, Gary!
Blown Avatar
February 7, 2021 at 2:38 PM
...a nice write....and so very true in this... age of 'thousand year garbage'....and for what....to preserve stupidity....stans sand
Thompson Avatar
September 15, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Indeed. Thank you!
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