The plants, creepers and trees
Survive on this Planet Earth
With the energy from the sun above
And water from the soil below – at no cost
The butterflies, bees and birds
Survive on the nectar, fruits and seeds
Produced by plants, creepers and trees
Growing freely in the vast expanse of this planet – at no cost
They do not sow
They do not reap
They do not save
But they still live a full life
The majestic trees rooted firmly
In valleys, slopes and mountain tops,
Are not silent monuments
They maintain moisture coolness and serenity in the environment.
The rugged trees release Oxygen
To the atmosphere
For mankind to breathe
And to keep the Ozone layer above – intact
The trees bring rain
And fill the rivers and man-made reservoirs to the brim
To enable mankind to sow and harvest food
Of his own preference and suitability – at no cost
This is Nature
This is God’s plan and design
For mankind to survive
On this Planet Earth
Let no one trample it,
In the name of Science, Medicine, Research or Invention
Let no one abuse it,
In the guise of making the lives of mankind a bit easier
Mankind must live
In harmony with Nature
Abiding centuries upon centuries tested
Unwritten laws of Nature
Preserve and protect Nature
Mankind will survive
Abuse and destroy Nature
Mankind will perish
- Srilal Jayasuriya