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Nature Lessons: A Poem by Lakshmi Ajoy

From the magnificent and crepuscular rays of the golden sun,
To the glistening radiance of the dainty moon,
From the depths of treasure from the mysterious ocean,
To the rich treasure trove of the vast main lands,
From the glittering glow emanating through brilliant sparks of precious stones,
To the stygian tenebrosity of the resourceful dark coal,
From the snowcapped peaks of majestic rocky mountains,
To the abundance of flora and fauna in the vast depths of valleys,
From the granular grainy waves of barrenness in the golden desert,
To the sprouting rich oasis in the middle of absolute denudation,
From the falling leaves with its myriad shades of the vibrant hued Autumn,
To the blossoming blooms and fragrant buds of life in the joy of Spring,
From the grains of good health and strength through plants and crops,
To the fibre and fabrics of comfort crafted by man from cotton, silk and wool,
The gifts of Nature are hugely abundant and plentiful,
Offering all of life a chance to grow and augment,
Does man ever view them as his blessings in disguise?
Or does he presume that he remains a rightful owner?
Would mortals ever value the merits of these blessings?
Or would he wait until the end of time when there will be nothing left to extract?