Bernadette Wiggin Poems

Commonly referred to as a bear
Because of its looks, its face and hair
So cuddly and cute, we tend to think
Thick fur, fluffy ears, and a nose that’s not pink
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Big and powerful
Beautiful and strong
Depending on the ice for survival all year long

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Structured, systematic, cooperation is key
In this hierarchical society
The queen lays the eggs
The workers they slave
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I listen
To the claps of beaks
To the patter of feet
To the fluttering of wings
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When leaves become vibrant with color
When they float to the ground in the fall
When trees begin to glisten with freezing rain
When they bend from the weight of endless snow
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As she ages
The signs do show
For the last few years
Blow after blow
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