O velvet patch of lustrous green
Royal carpet of the forest
Lush bedding of the water bears
You are a demure vision
Of subtlety and grace.
O verdant, understated pride
Community in miniature.
Your concept of time
Trounces the meagerness of humans’!
Awash in moisture:
A turgid, vibrant felt.
Devoid of water:
A lesson in sustenation, making do.
O! The lessons we can learn from you.
O humble friend! Rock whisperer,
Caretaker of little ones
Resilient model of sangfroid!
If I have learned one lesson:
We owe you our attention.
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