nature’s gifts are not owed to us
Even as life was being created, Nature anticipated gifts unique for each of her creatures. Strength to the elephant. Speed to the lion. Flight to the bird. To each, a special gift conferred.
Mankind heard and approached in plea. Dear Mother of Life, you’ve left out me. You gift every creature save your daughter and son.
Nature smiled in whisper. I leave out none. Yours are the greatest any might seek. Mind and voice. To think and speak.
With that, the human bowed before the creator of all. Thank you, Mother, by your gift I see. All that is useful is gift to me.
( nod to Æsop )
