“Cattles and egrets. Commensalism. Interactions"
He thought carefully and diligently. Every word created a clear picture in my mind.
I do not know which path to take.
"Be a doctor in genetics", he said.
I didn't realise sooner that I was already walking the path you devised sooner for my heart.
I wanted to express gratitude in the grandest of ways later,
But I couldnt see how late later was.
I failed to realise that you were wearing out
And slowly drawing to the earth.
This white and green community reminds me of you of how late I was.
The word gene stabs at my heart every time I come across it on the pages of my text.
And every time I pick a dandelion.
I wish that I was faster than your ancestors
That I thanked you sooner before the earth welcomed you.
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