Better in Nature by Zara Furniturewala

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Better in Nature

As night turns into day,

And the sun shines through the trees

The sound of a squirrel

Scampering through the forest

With a fruit in its mouth,

Dropping the seed,

The start of a sprout

Drops of rain,

Pitter Patter

Giving rise to the growth of a tree

As the wind rustles through the leaves

And the bees pollinate the flowers

Something magical happens

Signs of life

Every force of nature

Working together to create

A beautiful ecosystem

For us to enjoy

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Zara Furniturewala is currently in sixth grade and eleven years old. She loves friendship and family, books, and loves to read, play tennis, and sing. She has also said that she would travel to Florida if she could travel anywhere.

Your poem “Better in Nature” beautifully captures the way different elements in nature work together to create a sustainable, thriving ecosystem. What lessons do you think people can take from nature about the importance of working together?

My poem, "Better in Nature," is all about how different elements in nature work together to create a thriving ecosystem. Just like in nature, every human being is also different. However in the world today, humans fight over land, water and resources, and in the bargain people get hurt. Instead, if they worked together towards a common goal, understanding each other and taking advantage of their differences the world would be a much better place. I think that people should know that everybody plays a part in making this world beautiful. 

What is your favorite topic to study in school?

I love to learn about science and I recently learned about ecosystems and what composes an ecosystem. 

What book are you currently reading or read most recently? Would you recommend this book to other readers?

Apart from science, I love to read. I recently read Inside Out and Back Again, which is a beautiful book written in free verse about a girl who flees Vietnam to Alabama. It is a book about culture, hope, friendships and strength. I would definitely recommend this book.

Our Better Together issue is all about community and people working together to make the world a better place. What actions, big or small, do you suggest fellow kids take to help the world?

Although our world is such a great place, it is very littered. We kids have the opportunity to clean up the earth and make it a great place for animals and ourselves.