They tell me we are lucky tied with human habitation,
food and nesting options and little natural predation.
The woods are rather thin now and grasslands quite lean,
they say there were days past when everything was green.
They move in search of havens now that promise sanctuary,
where humans haven’t set foot yet and made things as scary.
Having bid farewell to friends wish I could migrate as well,
would love wild grains berries over stale crumbs that smell.
A live tree hollow for nesting than a crack in a dead wall,
my babies would land on grass and mud just in case of a fall.
Safer in the wild I would feel despite the dangers known,
For why will humans save me when their own kin they disown?
– Narendra Nayak © 2019
This is sadly so true. I loved the title of your poem Narendra!
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Thank you, Radhika; yes, it is unfortunate that even with a supposedly superior intelligence we are hell bent, rather – inexplicably – eager, on wiping out everyone’s, including our own, natural habitat!
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True that! It is actually a scary scenario ahead for all.
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Superb photo
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Thanks a lot, IJK! 🙏🏻
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Beautifully said Narendra, though sad.
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Thank you, Agnes. It’s the harsh reality of the times. And if we humans continue in our wanton ways without heeding, it will not be long before we reach the tipping point beyond which any amount of acts of conservation would be far too late!
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Very true Narendra!
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Hello Narendra. You have a nice name. Thanks for the blog follow.
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Thank you for the compliment, Arlene! You have a nice blog and I look forward to reading more of your posts! Have a great day! 🙂
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Thanks again. Would love to explore yours too.
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Beautiful
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Thank you! 🙂
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This is a very beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much, Debjani – for your kind words of appreciation and for visiting my space! 🙏🏻
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Your last two lines got me. Sadly, it is true. I’m a Naturalist and do all I can to assist Nature to thrive. Beautiful poem! And your image is awesome!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Thank you so much for your kind words of appreciation! Nice to know that you are doing your bit for Mother Nature – in the current scenario she needs all the help from good souls like you!
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I really know She needs our help and so I do help Her. I have a wide variety of gardens and show those flowers on my post Spring, Summer, Fall. I am very conscious of the birds and bees and over the years the word has gotten out to come visit me and to live on our land. Feels GOOD to be doing good. (smile)
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Wow, you’re amazing and so blessed to be out there, in the lap of Mother! God bless! I do look forward to visiting your blog more often and enjoy the wonderful posts!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Rebecca! 🙂
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Beautiful words, stunning picture.
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Thanks a lot, Katherine! 🙂
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Always! 😉
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Sadly, so very true.
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A birds perspective beautifully roped into a poem and so true with the present scenario.Great writing….thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you so much, Ratna Ma’am! 🙏🏻
I’m delighted that you liked it! 🙂
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Great words. Keep Glittering 🙂
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Thank you so much, Misha! 🙂
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I’m so pleased that you stopped by my blog Lagniappe, a visit which led me back here. Your photography is wonderful — I’m a great fan of macro images, for one thing — and I’m looking forward to exploring your archives. My best to you!
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Thank you so much for your kind words of appreciation and warm wishes, Ma’am. I am delighted that you like my work! I am in awe of your achievements after reading your story in the “about” segment, and I simply adore your poems. I so look forward to visiting your blog pages more often.
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Beautifully written Narendra!
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Thank you so much, Vrunda!
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Such an amazing write – the picture, the title and heart breaking words.
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful.. 😇👌🏼
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Thank you so much! 🙂🙏🏻
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