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Lessons from Nature

Tidbits of wisdom inspired by my observations of nature

ABCD – – – GH – – – KLM – – – P – – RST – – VW – – –

-A-

Alligator
A sleeping dragon –
calm but fierce –
the alligator sleeps
without a fear.
Their ancient power
keeps them here
alive and well
after all these years.
Anole
Lean and green, 
the Anole pops by.
You won’t hear its cry
but you’ll see in your Eye
the bright sign it brings
of a Well full – not dry.
Ant
A skilled opportunist
and a collaborative worker.
The ant is a strong example
of a resourceful and faithful soldier.
They move for the good of All
and they bite if they sense a fight.
They rarely ever get lost
and protect their Queen at all costs.

-B-

Bee
Busy and able bee –
working hard for the colony.
Carrying out their given duty
while giving tribute to Queen’s beauty.
Blue Jay
Regal and royal,
the blue jay decrees:
if you stay loyal
prosperous you will be.
Bower Bird
Beautiful structures are built
and bountiful treasures collected.
The bower bird works con effort and skill
to bring in a fruitful Connection.

-C-

Cardinal
Bright red
and with a crown on its head,
the cardinal stands out –
unmatched in its stead.
When it appears
you’ll undoubtedly hear
its call that your time
to lead is near.
Coquí
Un anfibio nocturno,
el coquí vive en dos mundos.
En el agua crece y se fortalece,
y en la tierra busca con quien unirse.
Canta de noche
con todo el Alma
con la Fe que lo oiga
alguien que Ama.
Crane
When Birth of a new beginning is near,
the crane will suddenly appear.
They bring word of bright change
to give you time to arrange.
Crow
As dark as the mysteries they hold,
crows bring insight and stories untold.
They reveal truths of the unknown
when you ask for wisdom to be shown.
Curly-tailed Lizard
Chunky and stout,
buscando sustenance on the ground –
the curly-tailed lizard makes its way 'round.
Bathe in the sun as you wait for your crown,
and then head to the shade once your prize is found.

-D-

Dragonfly
Flit and swerve,
dancing all through the air.
Bringing joyous flare
to all those who dare.

-G-

Gecko
Dark as the bark
the gecko blends in.
Slick and smooth
in search of a win.
Grackle
Gregarious and dark winged –
the grackle brings Light.
Their bright call heralds in
times of pleasure and delight.

-H-

Hawk
Soaring high above the rest,
the hawk observes the ground below.
Show the world your power
and the gifts the Heavens bestow.
Hummingbird
Wings beat and body hovers –
the hummingbird is a tiny lover.
Their message is as sweet
as the nectar they feed on.
They bring Love from the Divine
and a song the heart can lean on.
Hurricane
I am the eye of the storm –
at peace while chaos rains around me;
at ease while destruction consumes my enemies.

-K-

Kestrel
Small but mighty,
the kestrel stands watch nearby.
They patiently wait and give nothing away,
honing sharp senses for which to rely.
Kingbird
Grey, white, yellow –
the kingbird is an active fellow.
They exude power like Sun’s ray –
fueled with no end to catch flying prey.
Their aerial feats are a sight to behold,
and they show up to lead you to be bold.

-L-

Lightning
A FLASH across the sky –
with or without a shower.
Lightning signals it's time
to unleash one's raw power.

-M-

Mariposa
Mariposa hermosa
con colores que fascinan,
trae noticias de cambio
y sueños que se realizan.
Mariquita
Mariquita sencillita
trae con ella sorpresitas.
Dichos@ si la ven sentatida –
cuenten en su espalda las bolitas
para así saber lo que viene ahorita.
Mosca
Se prepara la mosca pal' día
con fe, valor, y mucha energía.
Mosquito
Ten cuenta con el mosquito
que anda allí asechando,
esperando el momento oportuno
para venir a hacerte daño.

-P-

Paloma
Paloma linda y tranquila,
te trae paz, amor, y alegría.
Con su canto deja en llanto
el corazón y el Alma Santo.
Paloma linda y tranquila,
canta con el Alma desnuda.
Canta pa’ que todos la oigan –
canta y los Cielos le ayudan.
Parrot
Loud and clear,
parrots make themselves known.
It’s time to speak up and
let your colors be shown.

-R-

Racerunner Lizard
Striped back and bright bellied,
the racerunner waits not for any.
It waves hello as it passes by,
then carries on with keen eye.
Rain
A blessing falls with every drop – 
a cleansing shower from up top.
Rain brings healing to the soul
and prevents drought from taking hold.
Rainbow
The Divine spectrum reflected in the sky –
rainbows bring promise and
hope of darkness gone by.

-S-

Serpiente
Muchos le temen a ellos,
como también al cambio.
La serpiente nos dirige a crecer
y a desechar viejos daños.
Shrike
It may seem brutal
that the shrike lodges prey on a spike.
When they fly in – masked and swift-winged,
they signal the time is ripe to strike.
Sol
Brillante y luminoso,
con rayos que queman y dan gozo.
Sol trae recados del cielo
y tira fuego al que no da respeto.
Spider
They might induce fear
in some who come near it –
the 8-legged spider
bridges form with the Spirit.
Their resourcefulness teaches
of balanced activity,
as they build and then wait
for the gold in proximity.

-T-

Thunder
With booming authority,
thunder makes itself known -
bringing messages of power 
and heavenly feats to be shown.

-V-

Vulture
In times of Death and Transition
the vulture comes in, so listen.
They help you purge out the old
and turn decay into gold.

-W-

Wasp
A [sometimes] solitary rebel,
the wasp is not one to settle.
They make their presence known
and sting any who mettle.
Woodpecker
Peck, Peck, Peck
the bark in search of food.
Not all news is good,
but with the right attitude
you will find gold in the wood.