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The Balance of Life

May 21, 2013
By MatieKae GOLD, Strafford, Missouri
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MatieKae GOLD, Strafford, Missouri
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&quot;Today you are you and that is truer than true, there is no one alive who is youer than you.&quot;<br /> -Dr. Seuss<br /> <br /> &quot;The pen is mightier than the sword.&quot;

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Water brings all life
From balance of rain and sun
Growing plants and seeds
Sparking life hidden within
Only one drop is needed

But once the rain starts
Torrential downpour follows
Flooding all dry ground
Putting out old life's fire
Restoring balance to life

© Sadra L., Buckeye, AZ

The author's comments:
Yet another Tanka! This one describes how nature balances itself out by removing old lving things from the Earth to make room for new life.
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