“It is a wholesome and necessary thing
For us to turn again, to the Earth,
And in contemplation of her beauties,
To know of wonder and humility.”
Rachel Carson
The forest is my classroom
I often study in it, all day
Its teachers, are magnificent
Edifying me, in so many ways
I heard one of them singing
At dusk, just the other night
A fabulous forest instructor
Whose song, is sheer delight
“Teacher, Teacher, Teacher!”
Now called out this tiny feathered bird
He had just arrived from South America
Another sign of Spring, to hear his words
He and his mate will now build their nest
On the thick forest floor, amidst the trees
And soon, I heard his mate return his call
“Teacher, Teacher!” rang out in the breeze
This tiny migratory bird is called an Oven Bird
Since the nests they build, resemble Dutch ovens
Hopefully, these tiny teachers will remain here now
Until the warm weather of the Summer, finally ends
The many birds and animals of the northern forest
Have been educating me, since my early childhood
They truly are magnificent and inspiring instructors
Teaching all who care to listen about Nature’s Good
And this tiny sage Oven Bird,
Really does joyously sing out,
‘Teacher, Teacher, Teacher,’
He’s enlightened me, no doubt.
©2009, Mr. Ed
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You are a blessing to us all, ED!...TL
Love Tinky
Carole~
Wonderful poem to put me in a spring like mood.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
Georg