There Was a Child Went Forth

This poem reminds me of how we are all created by God and everyone and everything will turn to dust when we die. Before we die though, we need to look at the world, the plants, animals, and people as precious beings that are connected to each other by the life God has given us. God has chosen people to look after the vegetation and animals on this earth and suddenly that connects me to God's creation. I have to really become the plant or animal or person to understand more fully how I am able to help them. Sometimes the connection lasts for only a few seconds, like with insects or spiders, but relationships with people last forever so we can help them. That is what this poem said to me.