Nature’s Own by richardlynnlivesay

I am a praying mantis, absolved in nature’s hours

I am a walking stick upon the land with begging bowls

I am the friend of trees in a bed of grass and flowers

Like a fly that buzzes, searching for a window’s light

I hear the bells of silence and see the dying coals

And wonder at the words, I hear at night

I travel in my mind and dream in golden bathes

Awaken the sun with a cup then eat my Cheerios

Day is done then night casts shadows on my paths

I laugh a little and smile at humors strange refrain

Then talk to myself, not understanding white buffalos

Arrange the clouds and smile at oblivion and keep walking

I am green and alien-looking, my name, the Greek word for prophet

Praying Mantis’s came here thirty-four million years ago and I see you

I grasp things that you will never know as I know who I am tho

I follow the natural law, need no money nor gas nor car; happy to be

I will pray for you humans even though you kill and poison below

Some day you may learn from nature the way you’re meant to live.

Photo: A praying mantis on a tree branch

Comments: 15

Heaven M. Jul 17, 2012, 2:31pm UTC

<3 very enjoyable.

Richard Lynn Livesay Jul 17, 2012, 4:09pm UTC

appreciate your comment

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Pam Brittain Jul 17, 2012, 3:24pm UTC

I just love those little guys. Great piece, Richard.

Richard Lynn Livesay Jul 17, 2012, 4:10pm UTC

thanks BB use to let them walk on my arm when little

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KittyKutabare aka Candy Pole Jul 17, 2012, 3:31pm UTC

fantastic and clever~

Richard Lynn Livesay Jul 17, 2012, 4:11pm UTC

merci', KittyK

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KittyKutabare aka Candy Pole Jul 17, 2012, 3:31pm UTC

Thanks for sharing in the Triple Name Club.

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Kevin E. Jul 17, 2012, 8:23pm UTC

Always great to read your work, this is quite an interesting spin, very cool!

Richard Lynn Livesay Jul 17, 2012, 10:13pm UTC

they've always fascinated me with their large eyes....it said they can see 50 yds. away and are very helpful with certain bugs like aphids...appreciate the comment, Kevin

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wendy st. john-devereaux Jul 18, 2012, 8:42am UTC

i love the mantis references

BTW, grandson recently ordered an alien mantis from the internet......every time she moults, she gets bigger and bigger bumps on her legs, and her headgear gets more elaborate.....fascinating!!

blessings

Richard Lynn Livesay Jul 19, 2012, 11:01am UTC

we can always learn from nature...It is amazing how alien they look...they may be a message. Thought it interesting that their name is from the Greek word prophet

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ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Jul 18, 2012, 10:39am UTC

These are such fascinating creatures. They blend in so well, I have touched them before I saw them many times. Their big eyes have always reminded me to keep my distance.

Richard Lynn Livesay Jul 19, 2012, 11:02am UTC

remind me of the Greys only they are green...maybe "little green men" from Mars

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William Dotani Jul 19, 2012, 2:31am UTC

So the P M becomes a sort of mentor for your approach to the world, eh.

Richard Lynn Livesay Jul 19, 2012, 11:03am UTC

nature has many messages for us

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