Write a poem about an experience in your life in which nature was the teacher:

This poem is about the recent bushfires in Australia and how humanity as a whole should learn from such a tragedy. Nature in this context teaches us that we should live simpler lives and treat the land with respect and care. A couple of months ago I went to a lookout in the Blue Mountains and was so in awe of nature’s beauty that the second I left I was already planning my next trip back. A couple of weeks later I went back to the same spot, only to see that it was closed off.  It had been ruined by the bushfires. 

I drive down the rocky roads; music loud and heavenly.
The trees humming in the wind.
The birds harmonise with it’s melody.
I take my seat upon this rock and cannot help but grin,
For the sun kisses my cheeks and it is the perfect remedy.

The birds don’t cheep.
The wind stands still.
The sun goes to sleep.
It’s time for me to leave, but return I will.

I drive down the rocky roads; music loud and-
Fire Danger Rating: Extreme
A ghastly orange shadow devours the land’s soul.
The forest that once sung now screams,
Shouting at us for what we stole.

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