The old branches of the mighty oak tree

Wave back and forth.

The leaves seem full of joy as they

Dance in the wind.

Shining bright, the sun

Stands watch over the many things

It gives life to.

From the smallest of insects

To the largest of creatures.

The birds screech at

Each other as if they are

In a debate, “Caw, Caw!”

The buzz of bee’s as they maneuver

From flower to flower like a

Well-oiled machine.

But it’s not always clear skies

And smooth sailing.

Severe winds can seize the mighty

Oak tree and send it sailing across

The forest.

The sun can bring deadly

Heat and scorch the surface

Of the earth.

An element of nature,

The ocean, may look clam

But can suddenly turn into

Towering waves of death.

Nature is a cruel beast, that

Will chew you up and

Spit you out.

But it is also a magnificent

Force that gives life.