A All Creatures Great and Small - By Lauren van heerden

Written By: Lauren van heerden

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Lauren van heerden presents a delightful poetic piece titled "A All Creatures Great and Small" in the Poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This evocative poem celebrates the vibrant diversity of nature, highlighting both the grand and minute aspects of the natural world. Lauren’s work invites readers to appreciate the intricate beauty and variety of creatures that inhabit our planet.

About the Work

In "A All Creatures Great and Small," Lauren van heerden crafts a vivid tapestry of nature's wonders, capturing the essence of its diverse inhabitants. The poem gracefully juxtaposes various creatures, from butterflies to cheetahs, painting a lively picture of nature's spectrum. Lauren’s use of rhyme and rhythm enhances the poem’s charm, while its imagery evokes a sense of wonder and admiration for the natural world.

Poem

Original Submission by Lauren van heerden

A all creatures great and small

Nature is full of creatures great and small

Some are short and some are tall

Some are thin and some are fat

Some are quite and some can chitchat

Some have wings like a butterfly

Small and fragile yet pretty

Some have beaks and can soar high into the sky

Some creatures have stripes and some are spotty

Like cheetah fast and agile

Sprinting faster than the speed of light

Running for more than a mile

Nature is big, beautiful and bright

Big trees, big bushes and big shrubs

A shrub where a lion hides her cubs

Beautiful flowers and bugs

Bright sunshine giving us a ray of warm hugs

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform for writers worldwide to showcase their literary talents. It celebrates the art of storytelling and poetry, encouraging participants to express their unique voices and perspectives. This competition aims to foster creativity and connect writers across the globe through the power of words.

We extend our gratitude to Lauren van heerden for sharing "A All Creatures Great and Small" with the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her work beautifully captures the essence of nature's diversity and reminds us of the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you, Lauren, for your contribution to this celebration of creativity and literary excellence.

About Hashtag Kalakar

Hashtag Kalakar is a creative platform dedicated to providing artists, writers, singers and other creative talents with opportunities to showcase their work and reach wider audiences through competitions, features and creative initiatives.