The platypus

“don't throw anything away”

says to its cub

the platypus

(surprising evolution,

provident averse ant).

And carefully puts back

the webbed paws

and the big claws.

“Everything serves

in order to survive.

In the desert

or in the rainforest.

In the unexpected (expected)

of an incomprehensible planet.

Everything serves

the beak and the teeth,

the eggs and the udders,

the fur and the feathers,

the tail, the paws

and the fins…

Everything serves

All serves

and a lot more

in order to live”

January 20, 2004