Wordsworth’ poems influenced me where he expressed Man’s destruction of Nature causing his eventual loss of connection with it. My poem is a simple and gentle reminder of man’s obstructive presence in nature. It is closely linked with the pictures below. The overall message is to encourage man to regain his connection with nature and coexist peacefully.
The picture depicts a collection of rocks around a pool of moving water. There is a black post which is an odd interruption to the picture. In the background, there are small plants with labels identifying them.
The picture depicts a bonsai plant which is growing in a strange fashion, as if reaching out for something.Observations from nature of man
I am a big portly and respected rock
Part of nature, as secure as a lock
Never once overcome by wave or rain
Decades I have stood without pain
I ponder everyday at my curious black neighbour
It has been there as long as I can remember
It seems to withstand all forces of nature
Never quivers at even the fiercest creature
My green little cousins, they love to play games
They are oh so vibrant and even have names!
They are carefree and lively, only afraid of trampling shoes
Nike, Adidas and Jimmy Choos, please go away, SHOO!
I started a seed, small, like a drop in the ocean
Everyday a pair of hands, gentle motions
Giving me water, nutrients and care
From a seed I grew into a bonsai with flair
I was content, just being a pet of Man
Never questioned nor gave a damn
But when i finally matured and grew
Out of my pot, what i saw was hard to chew
Never knew, so wide grass could stretch
So tall like buildings, trees could match
Amazed was I, seeing nature in its full splendor
Idyllic, overpowering me with its wonder
I yearn to reach out, burning with rage
I yearn to escape from my confined cage
My heart in turmoil, a stormy rain
Locked in the world’s deadliest chains -- Man
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