Nature's way

The little tree by the old road fence

Grew in the summer sun.

“I want to grow tall,” said the little tree,

“And growing is so much fun.”

The little brook running beneath the bridge

Babbled and sang all day.

“I want to become a river,” it said,

“So I'm hurrying on my way.”

The little bird fluttered from out the nest,

 And flew far across the yard.

“I’ll be a big bird,” said she and twittered,

“If each day I try real hard”

The little boy stood on his tiptoes and stretched.

“I’m just like the rest,” said he,

“I want to grow up and see the big world, 

And the sooner the better for me!

Mother Nature smiled at all her fledgelings,

But she did not bid them to stay.

She knew that to live and grow and age

Is forever Nature’s way.