Animals Know Something That We Don't

When I look at the animal world, The rule to live and let live is Followed better than humans do. We proudly say that their mind is Not as developed as ours, and only Instinct they follow is of survival. Hunger is part of it and the killing Is done only to satisfy that need. Animals take only what is needed, And do not destroy to deprive others. Humans want to control and accumulate Our developed mind is making us More and more desirous of a secure life. In the processes we have forgotten That all lives are entwined together. All are bound by Nature's law. If we could look past our insecurity, Our greed and our fears, we will know; That earth's riches are not to own but to use. Even with their limited mind animals Know and follow something which we don't. I am not the first one to think that way And certainly will not be the last one. Would we ever evolve to some better species! Would enough of us will band together to bring About a little change of heart to live in love and Harmony with nature and to follow a more kinder And gentler behavior towards earth's habitants. 8.23.2016