Nature Is All I Need

• Benjamin Russell, Grade 11, St Columban's College
• Poetry
• 2011

Finalist in the 'Step Write Up 2011' competition

The grass is my bed
The clouds are my pillow
The river is my bath
The trees are my shelter
The fire is my heater
The feet are my transportation
The fruit is my nutrients
The animals are my friends
Who needs technology?
What has it done?
We survived without it
Life was still fun
It causes war, grief and pain
On our planet, it's just a stain
Bring back our lake's, animals and tree's
Our beaches, rainforests and bright blue sea's
We lived a million years ago and we're still alive
Who needs technology to grow, prosper and survive.