Simplicity
The morning dew upon the grass,
The rose's fragrant smell,
The cooing of a wood dove, and
The tinkle of a cowherd's bell.
The bumble bee's persistent drone,
A dog with wagging tail
A colony of ants,
A slow and lazy snail.
The silver stratus clouds at daybreak,
Across a yawning sky,
A rooster's c*ck-a-doodle do
A baby bird's attempt to fly.
Look around and see the beauty
Each little thing portrays,
Then appreciate the masterpieces
That His artistry displays
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Submitted on April 22, 2015
Modified on March 05, 2023
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| Scheme | XAXA XBXB XCXC XDXD |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
| Characters | 445 |
| Words | 80 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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