Animal symbolism, like a butterfly. You are right they live such short lives and yet deliver beauty to a world, pollinate and procreate, all in a few days. Humans think they have more time that they actually have. We squander time, leaving what needs to be done to others. If we all did that we would die. Through our imaginations we can create a sustainable world, but as you say, there comes a time where the talk has to be walked. If this world is to survive we need to work with nature, trust that she has the answers if only we listen and act. It is not hopeless, if we trust and realise that we are not so different to that butterfly. We can harness what's important by learning from nature - now that's worth sharing.

Another thought provoking piece, Allan. Nice work, thanks fro sharing.