The Beginning

In the beginning, the world was dark

Wasn't a tree or even a lark

But then there was a flash of light

And now we have day and night.

A crack of lightning, a faint, distant boom

Now there is a sun and moon!

Now the thunder is near and loud

Now we have these things called clouds!

The water reflected like a silver shield

Now we have forests and fields.

The ocean hummed like bugs and bees

Now there are bushes and trees!

The sun is getting closer and hotter

Now we have some strong, tall otters!

The wind begins to whistle and whirl,

And now we have some swift red squirrels.

And when these creatures begin to rouse,

We'll soon have this beast called a mouse.

The creatures begin to speak and sing

And soon we'll have many more things.

Keep this knowledge in your head

It'll help you earn your daily bread

Rest and sleep, soon come again

I'll tell you another poem then.