At what I marvel

Though the knowledge of technology fills my mind,
I often have thoughts of a simpler kind.
Despite computers, electronics and skyscraping towers,
I more often marvel at butterflies and flowers.

J. Abram Barneck.
Copyright © 2001 by Rhyous, Inc.  All rights reserved.

Revised: 19 Mar 2001 15:01:22 -0700.

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