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THE NATURAL CONTRACT
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Is an octopus a conservative or a liberal?
Does slime mold think their god is the one true god?
Will videos convince a pangolin that UFOs are real?
That fly zooming around, is it worried about the economy?
No, these natural beings are concerned with their survival
They attend to the business of being what they are
Meeting basic needs, avoiding disasters and predators
Humans are much more complex
We require a vast array of goods and services
We fret about the past and worry about the future
Underneath the hustle and bustle of human society
Is a much simpler being who just needs a cool drink of water
To rest in the shade, find a safe place to sleep
When the world of man gets overwhelming
We can switch to the world of nature
Hear birds, watch wind dance with the leaves
Smell the rich green scent of foliage
Walk through the forest primeval
Etched in the deep folds of our memories
Like when we were children in touch with the most basic
And natural beauties, the born instincts
Little savages in harmony with their place
In the cosmos
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