Nature's Struggle

• Olivia Kim, Grade 7
• Poetry
• 2019

Ripples emerged, the pond gyrated as a drop of water penetrated the surface
Nature’s magic evident in the sanctuary, depicted by her gentle touch
The cries of offspring echoing through the forest, rustling leaves began to sway harder
The winds intensify acacia woods surround the colony,
Like a tsunami enveloping a helpless town a dark orange tint
A towering height leaves clashing, swinging endlessly
Nature’s gift.
The cursed acacia tree in the centre, marked with missing bark.
Tainted with a scarlet red substance, emanating from the body.
Like a severe wound, a natural laceration
How it got there, no one knows the fluid trickled down the bark,
Battle scars. From a war between man and wild.
Once living in harmony, now in jeopardy.
A disjunct melody. Howls of agony flow through the forest,
Like death’s greeting. They cower in fear, awaiting the predator,
Anticipating death to come. Rustle. Crack.
An entity’s silhouette pounced
Fallen.