Observations in Nature

A list of things I sometimes wish I was, and then what I'd sacrifice them all to be.

Why don’t people ask the humming bird why it sings?

 

Why don’t people question a bee as it bounces on blossoms?

 

Would you wonder why a squirrel gathers acorns for the winter?

 

Or a bear as it feasts in preparation for hibernation?

 

Would you implore a rainstorm, demanding to know why drops of water fall like thunder?

 

Would you dare to ask a sunset why its colors dance about the sky in soft, shinning pastels?

 

I wish I were a humming bird

So I could sing loud words as I walk down streets

And for a moment not care what others think.

 

I long to be a bee, plowing in my garden,

Again and again until I had a basket full of fruits

Gathered to the music of bird’s tunes.

 

I beg to be a squirrel so I could twirl with the leaves of trees

And carelessly gather nature’s fruitful wonders

In a cool summer breeze.

 

My body desires to be a bear

So I could escape to where silence rung

And the winds sung

In quiet isolation.

 

If only I were a rainstorm, so my rage could cleanse my soul

And my thunder could patrol the Earth

Striking lightning with mirth

As it sunk into the dirt.

 

But despite all of these,

I’d give them up to be a sunset

So I could watch people forget darkness

As they marveled at my beauty and oh!

What a perfect duty that would be,

To set souls soaring and free

Like how my mind seeks in my dreams

Every night as I fall asleep.

Reviews

[Arsenic Nemesis]

This is fantastic! Wonderfully written with a awesome layout, and a very interesting subject indeed. I must admit, I would quite like to be a bear, they're some wicked animals I tell you! XD This is brilliance, nay, pure magic! I love it! Keep up the good work!~

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what a inspirational poem, your questions are well composed, your answers beautifully poetic..constructed with care and thought..the final stanza brings this outstanding piece to a climatic wonderful ending..bravo

[KAREN]

GREAT JOB! I sometimes wouldn't my being something else! My favorite is to be a rainstorm!

[SpokenWord]

Your able to see the beauty in life through nature and our natural animals but I love the ending where over all you chose to be the giver of life like the sun.

[Drako]

another great poem, an uplifting poem. still a joy to read. i'm glad you suggested this because it was such a lift to my spirits

[Deviant Works]

Wow, Cassandra. This entire poem is enchanting but your last stanza lifted my spirits and kept me flying. I bask under your warmth at this very moment. Great write and thank you so much for the suggestion.