an·thro·po·cen·tric
ˌanTHrəpəˈsentrik/
adjective
- regarding humankind as the central or most important element of existence, especially as opposed to God or animals.
I believed humans were kindest,
able to put others lives before our own.
Until I saw a Mocking Bird attack
a Rattle Snake
to save a Blue Jay's baby.
I believed humans were most playful,
socially animating objects to share laughs.
Until I saw a Lamb and a Blue Healer
play Soccer
with a volleyball.
I believed humans were most eloquent,
creating new language to represent ideas.
Until I saw a Gorilla
signing "water-bird"
to explain a Swan.
I believed humans were most creative,
fashioning art and tools that solve problems.
Until I saw an Elephant
use rocks to build a step-stool
for an undersized calf.
I believed humans were wisest,
mindful of goals and masters of plans.
Until I saw Gibbons
sort cards in patterns
to obtain a prize
and Magpies adapt
caching
for contingency hints.
I believed humans were most complex,
synthesizing sciences to birth robotics.
Until I saw ancient Aspens
cloning colonies
via Rhizomatic roots and nodes.
Now
I suspect
my Grandparents were correct,
in that all creatures,
great and small,
live of central importance,
if not singular intelligence.
Now
I believe
all molecules matter.
All beings created to function,
qualities always evolving
into more beautiful forms
the universe requires.
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Maybe reptiles write poetry too and we'll learn how to hear it one day. |
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