Nature developed in profusion
a cornucopia of form.
But man’s methodical intrusion
cut their number in a storm.
We enjoy nature, peace and quiet,
see coloured flowers with delight,
but at the same time cope with riot
and scorn and disrespect and fight.
Only variety, however,
helps us and nature to proceed
and continuously endeavour
to see what people really need.
A mirror does not always render
a proper image of its counterpart;
not only just returning from a bender
when the reflection is too sharp a dart.
Your eyes refuse to see what is reflected.
The mirror lies, for you are not that old,
but glad your fuzzy mind has just detected
your feelings really fit into the mould.
The quality a mirror can supply
depends on smoothness of its face.
The ocean as a mirror shows you why.
Each tiny ruffle kicks the picture out of place.
When you read between the lines
a statement can’t be as precise
as when it purposely defines;
which now precisely is the price.
To say spot on what’s on your mind
might not politely strike as nice,
nor is it known as such a kind
that someone likes to hear it twice.
Vaguely expressing what they think
seems the politicians‘ mode.
And ordinary people link
fake news with fact as if in code.
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