How does nature know
How to do math? Fossils are
Proof; divine order
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Afterword:
I could have easily chose the word ‘flowers’ instead of ‘fossils,’ but I was inspired by fossils, particularly ammonites and the nautilus. In my research I discovered that while most species of nautilus are extinct, there are some surviving species, considering the nautilus a ‘living fossil.’
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Allie Bickerton
She / Her - Canada
I spent most of my life immersed in visual arts and I neglected my literacy.
Nurturing harboured emotions and poetic thoughts I’ve stashed within.
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Comments (2)
I love fossils, this was a great idea for a poem!
Nature is so magical and mysterious! Loved your Haiku!