Nature Lies Poem by Ananta Madhavan

Nature Lies

Rating: 5.0


Moth on bark or parakeet on bough,
Seeming other than they are,
Teach us that nature loves deceit;
Yet priggish man exalts the truth,
Being then most seeming in his
Moral camouflage.

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Wrote this in May 1978, while living in Hongkong.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Howard Savage 01 February 2016

Somethings jkust comes natural to some people, or they are learned.

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Roseann Shawiak 18 December 2014

Great comparison of man and nature and how deceit is innocently portrayed - 'moth on bark or parakeet on bough' and with man his moral deceit is a more blatant lie in and of itself. Great message within your poem, thank you for sharing. RoseAnn

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Achill Lad 03 October 2014

Deceit in nature (camouflage) is a prerequiste for survival. The ability to camouflage in nature has evolved. In man it is a lifestyle choice. A lovely little poem with a big message. Well done.

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Valsa George 20 December 2013

A very deep introspection into life and surroundings! ! There is camouflaging everywhere! !

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Paul Brookes 19 December 2013

Great poem with much truth BB: O)

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