Have you ever seen
falling leaves in autumn
a forest fire’s mayhem
a decaying old tree
and a ruin’s augury
they signify the arrival
of a thing new and vital.

Have you ever seen
the growth of a seed
a young child’s greed
the playfulness of a calf
and a child’s sweet laugh
they show life’s fervour
that’s viva forever.

Have you ever seen
a river flowing to sea
raindrops falling free
a melting glacier
and a welling up tear
they are culmination
of a life in motion.