On The Nature Of Things

Owls have feathers
That keep them warm;
Dogs have fur
That keep them warm.

Turtles have shells
That they call home;
Snails have shells
That they call home.

Horses have hooves
That go far sites;
Gulls have wings
That go far sites.

Men aren't gulls
Not horses, nor
Snails and turtles,
Not dogs and owls,

Yet men have that
Which keeps them warm;
Men have minds
That keep them warm.

Men have no shells
They could call home
But they have skills
To build their home.

No hooves and wings
To go far sites,
But their genius
Go farther sites.

Men have this lack
Of nature's gifts,
Higher purpose
To men, God lifts.