NATURE FOR AN EIGHT YEAR OLD

My friend wanted me to write a poem on nature for her 3rd grade daughter's school assignment. As I had barely a few minutes to do this (she had to memorize and recite it as well), I was not sure how much can a child say about nature. So here it is, nature, from an 8 year old's view.

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NATURE

My dear trees, oceans, mountains,

Please pause for a moment to hear my concerns.

Grandfather says it is'nt raining as it used to, these days;

Neighbour uncle worries about the scorching heat waves;

I know not what they mean,

But I understand, what is now is'nt like what had been.

Mother tells about the small chirping morning sparrows,

Which I have seen, only in library books that I borrow.

Father talks about dwindling numbers of tigers,

For me,  a mere comparison of facts and figures.

 

We must nurture our nature,

Says my teacher.

I promise to keep you clean, green and in tact my dears,

Donot make me mumble over your absence, in my later years.