Our Natural World Poem by Bob Blackwell

Our Natural World

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To study, to see, to observe
the magnificence of our world,
is a joy, a bliss, to live with nature,
to realize that we are a part of,
that we belong, feels so right;
no question, we are a component,
of what is called our natural world.

To climb to overlook to take in, to
notice how valleys shine, glisten
radiant from the streams that run,
over rocks, stones, and waterfalls,
to form pools that reflect and glow.
With sparkling sunbeams, glittering
waters then move on, to reach the
green fertile valleys, washed clean by
summer rains, melting winter snows.

Streams now form rivers that travel,
winding through other plains and valleys
till they reach our seas and oceans,
coloured by reflection of our changing sky,
they can be seen shaded blue, green or grey,
are splashed white like snow, the waves of
fair white horses gallop, surge, and roll,
asl they rush to mingle with the land.

The seas can lap gently on the shore, on
sand so black, so dark, so wet, it glistens,
tiny bubbles, spray foam soap suds to
wash clean sand the shoreline of the sea.
As waves move in and waves move out,
as waters ebb and flow, tiny holes appear,
they form, to then disappear and vanish.
On water's edge of this changing shifting tide,
a few broken shells, pebbles, rocks, driftwood
all lie so still, not moving in the drifting sand,
tiny crab like creatures running, scared, dash
to burrow, to hide in the blackened sand.

Our seas are so full, they overflow with life,
tiny fishes shining bright, millions mass to
congregate, to make a shoal that shimmers.
As sun shines through and from this mass,
this throng, this multitude of many fish;
the water seems to dance with light,
smiling kisses, sparkle, glint, flicker, flash,
over here, now over there, then here again;
the shoal driven, by their urge to multiply.

Natures cycle of life, its connection to all
natural splendid things, becomes apparent,
if we take time to notice and to see how,
Nature feeds our soul with its beauty,
feeds our bodies with its food, it shows its
love so unselfishly. Without the honey bees
sweet search, no fruit, nuts, flowers, cereal crops
would procreate, they would become absent
from our diet, absent from our world. This
means we have to care for nature, treat her
with respect, look after, give her lots of love;
for she gives us life, she gives it all for free.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Alison Cassidy 01 August 2009

From the tiniest leaf of grass to the most majestic mountain, nature inspires the he or she who notices. And it takes a certain level of awareness, in order to do just that. This wonderful poem with its inspiring array of natural wonders, shares the world from the perspective of what is there, not what is just out of reach. I wonder if the time will ever come when the need to acquire is replaced by the passion to be. Another fine poem from a wordsmith whose heart and soul are in the right place. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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C. P. Sharma 02 August 2009

Bob, I think I should have read it first before going to 'A Happy Person'. Anyway, the Creator created everything in such a way that we are perfectly juxtaposed. An attempt to play with it looks grotesque. Even the smallest screw has its value in the life machine...I borrow from Wordsworth, 'even the smallest flower that blows to me can give, thoughts that lie too deep for human tears'. CP

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Superb poetry as each word and every line unfolded like a love poem for nature. I would like to see this poem taught in schools to allow students to see how precious and exquisite nature is, as these students are the next generation who can care and appreciate the oneness of love and how we are all part of the whole. I would also like to see it recited to music and a nature film depicting your word pictures as it flows and be purchased by schools. That's how wonderful I know it is! 10 Karin Anderson

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Sandra Martyres 01 August 2009

Bob - this is a true masterpiece on Nature and all that she bestows on us...You are right - nature needs to be nutured and respected...if not we all run serious risks if she is neglected. Your majestic word flow in this poem is amazing too..10

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Sandra Fowler 29 July 2009

I wonder how many poems nature has inspired time out of mind. Your eloquent offering is a beautiful example of that old saying, 'The best things in life are free'.Your words are soothing to the soul.10/10. Ever your friend, Sandra

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Obinna Eruchie 07 September 2009

To study and to discover more about the true meaning of nature's beauty and sublime can make one to appreciate it even more. A beautiful tribute to nature. Thanks.

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Mary Sanchez 02 September 2009

Our Natural World Very descriptive and philosophical reading in its entirity Thank you! Teresa

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Ramesh T A 18 August 2009

Nice narration of all things of Nature and the cycle of life in Nature are wonderfully expressed in poetic form!

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David Harris 06 August 2009

Bob, a beautiful poem in which you depict what so many take for granted. Top marks and thanks for sharing it with us my friend. David

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Andrew Blakemore 06 August 2009

An epic poem Bob, such a wonderful tribute to the beauty of nature. Best wishes, Andrew

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