Stephen Sutherlin

“Not to copy nature” says WCW

April 6, 2021
Is it true What WCW Says about nature?

That to copy It is Shameful?

Is it shameful To replicate The bird's song?

A perfect Rhythm that Dances along

And for generations Has embellished Their species

Is it imitation You are after To emulate not replicate?

I thought you Were the Poet

Seeking after The Laureate Admiration of your fellows?

If not a Song writer You seek to be?

Then how much Trouble really Is the song that's Free?

Straight from the Sparrow's mouth It carries through the morning And out unto the world

Awaiting your lyrical definition No need to mention That your tune

Came from the trees Or just how soon Its origins fade from memory?

No, not me I am thankful for The songs of nature

I'll copy more of Those perfect beats Laid cross the morning dews

They speak to you You know They do

So carry their tune With you Across the page

For one day When you're old and played You will thank them for the music that they gave unto you!