Nature Glue

Nature binds us.

If you're about to fall to pieces,

if what was one becomes a few,
when soul and spirit come asunder
there's always something you can do.

If troubles snap you into segments,
if you're a four above a two,
when you become five ways from Sunday,
go out and gather nature glue.

It is adhesive found in sunlight,
a mending substance for the pain.
It can be culled within the moonlight,
or even in the driving rain.

In aspens or a fog-filled valley,
a desert or a mountain lake;
the sunset binds us with its glory--
it's there if you're about to break.

Some nature glue can put together
what falls apart right at the seams.
For it is Spackle found in maple...
Aurora Borealis beams!

So if you find yourself divided,
if what is broken tears at you,
reach out and pull yourself together;
go out and gather nature glue.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Great wisdom in your words. Nature is the best way to re-organize the mind and re-gather the thoughts. You create a very good poem. The statements were strong and true. A outstanding poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[lavina k.]

A great one with nature providing its serenity...
Great piece of your work!!!!!!!

[.]

...i love this...gorgeous imagery!!!

"Some nature glue can put together
what falls apart right at the seams.
For it is Spackle found in maple...
Aurora Borealis beams!"

...great stanza...awesome!!!
...a delightfully poetic read!!!

james:-)

[RTB]

it was very artistic with all that is in life we forget the beauty good job :)

[Liza]

awww this is so touching and beautiful
so therapeutic and so true how mother nature offers healing in every touch of the wind, warmth to the skin and melodies of the sweet birds
this was a beautiful reminder

[FlawedByDesign]

I tend to share Linda's interests when to it comes to good poetry and I'm happy to say that she has not proven me wrong so far :)

This is a very original concept. The subject matter could be dissected in so many ways and you've given us an unusual one. As Linda says, this is a message we can all relate to. "Be one with nature" is a saying of old, but boy does it ring true. Everything from nature appreciation, to its healing powers, to the cohesiveness it provides; you've got it all.
The rhyme is a very nice touch, providing rhythm to make the "glue" go down easy :)

Nicely done.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Bravo! I love the message, the form, the content, the bright brilliance that emits between the lines. This is a glorious message to all.

You are really, really good.

Linda Marie