Nature

Snakes slither and songbirds sing
Trout slowly swim
Around in a ring

Bugs buzz and Beavers crunch
A bald eagle swoops down
To catch some lunch

The song of Nature rings in my ears
Out by the river
I have no fears

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Patrick Tehaney, age 11
2008 Finalist
El Dorado Hills, California
Marina Village Middle School
Teacher: Diane Dunnigan