It is important to take time to appreciate the beauty of the natural world all around us. The following poem portrays the changing seasons and the effect they have on nature.
There Came a Day By Ted Hughes
There came a day that caught the summer Wrung its neck Plucked it And ate it.
Now what shall I do with the trees? The day said, the day said. Strip them bare, strip them bare. Let’s see what is really there.
And what shall I do with the sun? The day said, the day said. Roll him away till he’s cold and small. He’ll come back rested if he comes back at all.
And what shall I do with the birds? The day said, the day said. The birds I’ve frightened, let them fl it, I’ll hang out pork for the brave tomtit.
And what shall I do with the seed? The day said, the day said. Bury it deep, see what it’s worth. See if it can stand the earth.
What shall I do with the people? The day said, the day said. Stuff them with apple and blackberry pie – They’ll love me then till the day they die.
There came this day and he was autumn. His mouth was wide And red as a sunset. His tail was an icicle.
