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Life
The giving of life
Is there an afterlife ?
When the blooms fall
Will that be all ?
See how the seeds ripen
There will be a new eden
The seeds fall to earth
They create the rebirth
Dormant waiting for the season
They may be eaten
Eaten by an avian
Or into the soil sinking
Surviving the winter’s cold
In spring sprouting fourfold
We see a miracle occurring
Rainwater causes a stirring
The fresh water soaks the soil
The sprouts uncoil
Water gives life
To flora fauna to you, I, my wife
So think before you shower
For you have the power
Help prevent a barren land
Please don’t misunderstand
Our bodies are mostly water
Just make that shower shorter
© Hamish McKenna