Beauty surrounds,
If we only take time to observe.
Caught in the trap of modernity,
Should we not exalt these wonders,
For the sanctity of nature,
Is most breathtaking to behold.
Our towering buildings, bridges, fountains, sculptures,
All the great works of the ages do not compare.
Man’s achievements are but specks,
Mere blemishes woven into this worldly fabric.
The Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, the giant redwoods,
the mighty Mississippi, the Rocky Mountains,
Overshadow anything man’s simple mind could envision.
Yet through our mortal determination
We destroy the masterpiece that sustains us.
Let us slow down…
Take a moment to appreciate what surrounds us
Before we further damage this gift we have been given
Leaving nothing but ugliness and regret
To those that will follow.
~
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Dom DiFrancesco 
True words Dom. Beautiful.
Thank you so much. :)
really enjoyed this and a big reason why I moved to the sticks over a decade ago…Nature is beautiful to be sure…thank you for reminding me…surrounded by it I sometimes forget why I left what I left
I understand completely. There are times I forget as well and the beauty of the mountains that surround me be come nothing but and unseen backdrop. Thanks for taking the time to read it.
This is so true; makes me reflect on “Easter Island”. We tend to create only because we continue to destroy. Great piece as usual.
Thank you WB, I truly appreciate your ongoing support.
You’re welcome.
very beautiful and a true lesson to behold!
Thanks so much.
Here, here!
Thank you. :)