Notes About The Poem

"Behind all flora, fauna, on this earth-
   God's brush of nature fashions art from birth".
                                                        _by Poet

The Striped Zebra

The art displayed by nature is a gift-
   sometimes not noticed in a passing glance.
To pause, look, and admire creates a shift
   as we observe this artwork- not by chance.

Yes, nature paints with its creative tools,
   those grand designs on species of the wild.
It never deviates from patterned rules-
   like how a Zebra's fancy coat is styled.

Amazing how those stripes, concentered-placed
   around the neck extend into its mane.
The inkblot images continue, traced;
   the balance of true symmetry, sustain.

The diamond shape of stripes upon its face
   and those that meet precisely, strait or flared,
reveal that God steers nature's brush with grace;
   how else could such perfection be declared?


December 4, 2021

Contest: You Select Again
Sponsor: Brian Strand
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La France Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 2:36 PM
Sandra, congratulations on your First Place win in my "Z" Contest. I really like your zebra poem, the image and quote ~ love and serenity _ Constance
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December 8, 2021 at 4:55 PM
Congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest, Sandra. Hugs and lots of Love Eve
Brewer Avatar
December 7, 2021 at 1:44 PM
Yes, it is remarkable how such miracles of design are created then recreated; clearly the work of a great creative artist. An interesting and thought provoking poem, Sandra.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 3:22 PM
Hello Sandra Haight, the zebra is a beautiful creature created by God. Blessings my friend. Hugs.
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