Greater

Eyes blinded too close to see how we fit in nature's diversity

A minnow in a large sea, we ask why the shark has to be

A tree that takes nutrients from the ground where once verdant grass was found

Leaves leave too much shade now bare dirt lies where once was emerald glade

Ants fight their genocidal war with enemies who's land it is no more

Wolf old deer does thin, both pack and herd in this do win

A lion kills a child, we kill a calf, which more wild, is one better than the other  half

Humans seek to protect the weak, thinking we are better and unique

With ill fit glasses we fight our fight trying to turn wrongs to right

Are human values all that count all others we can discount

Nature will always be, a far greater force than humanity

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Well, if Mr. Darwin was right, our species came out of nature, too. Some of the things we have learned might be beneficial to other emerging groups. (Except for the ant wars. Those suckers play rough.).

[Soren]

Thank you John for the review and understanding it is most appreciated. Yes there are other species that seem to have their down sides but nature balances it all

[Desert Knave]

Beautiful write and rhyme and the final line is superb. ~Jim

[Soren]

Thank you so much for your read and comment it is most valued and appreciated.