Nature’s secrets hide on the forest floor
With insects to spy if you’ve time to explore
Cascading trees shield the sun from the ground
Wind through branches sings a whistling sound.
A mockingbird hums a glorious song,
A melody woven both soft and strong.
Gentle peeps and squawks, perfectly timed,
Sounding like poets, hauntingly rhymed.
Black snakes wind their way through the grass
Aggressive when caught – just let it pass
Frightened themselves, they’ll slip out of sight
Coiled and waiting until the time is right.
Surface ripples on the pond spread out wide
Fish swim through reeds, a perfect place to hide
Vibrant minnows dash across the pond all day
Forever swimming, guiding the way
Cascading trees join life above the ground
Rhythms changing, sometimes without a sound
Dropping leaves announce a new season is near,
Nature’s life cycle we witness each year.
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