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What Part of Extinct Dont We Understand ... Earth Day Challenge (lots of pictures) |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
*ex*tinc*tion* (noun) 1 : the act of making extinct or causing to be extinguished 2 : the condition or fact of being extinct or extinguished; also : the process of becoming extinct <~ of a species> 3 : the process of eliminating or reducing a conditioned response by not reinforcing it *en*dan*ger -dan*gered; -dan*ger*ing* : to bring into danger or peril : to create a dangerous situation ------------------------ Words on a page of a dictionary ... in this case simply fail to define ... they lack the true impact of Mankind's cost and toll on nature's design. What part of extinction don't we understand...once their gone...their gone. The numbers of loss is staggering ... so many species have becomes man's pawn. We are wiping entire species off the face of the land ... and it will continue on, till we too are endangered ... if no one takes a stand. Every creature and species play a valuable role and part ... they are the Earths ecosystem ... they are the Earths heart. Each of them are important ... no matter how large or small ... the mightiest mammal, the tiniest organism ... all have taken the fall. How can we be so blind ... so greedy or so cruel, we think we are so wise ... but in the end we are the fool. For all the images of bloodied dead baby seals ... I hang my head in shame, How can you look them in the eye and still kill ... is it greed or need that is to blame. Dead is dead...and there eventually will be no more, look into the eye of the tiger ... Cant you see the damage in store. The list grows ever longer...and if we don't stop... add MAN to the bottom line. You wont need a dictionary to tell you ... our own demise will define. Janet Marie ----------------------- Currently, there are over 24,000 species that are endangered or threatened by human activities. Unless we do something quickly, they will disappear forever. Without them, Earth's ecosystem may very well crumble. By endangering wildlife, we are endangering ourselves. Up to 100 species become extinct every day. Scientists estimate that the total number of species lost each year may climb to 100,000 by the year 2010, a rate far exceeding any in the last 65 million years. ===================== Extinction is Forever ... Endangered means there's still time! ===================== Now you look them in the eye ... then tell them why they have to die ...          Yes.. even BUTTERFLIES!!! (now ya know I mean business)    [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 04-21-2001).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
you did you work, your research, fine your words hit hard, they're not sublime a lesson taught, in truth, 'tis true and this, my dear, the best side of you. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Words on a page of a dictionary ... in this case simply fail to define ... they lack the true impact of Mankind's cost and toll on nature's design. What part of extinction don't we understand...once their gone...their gone. The numbers of loss is staggering ... so many species have becomes man's pawn.' Excellent work, and excellent pictures, JM...everyone should share the same passion as you! Unfortunately, greed and the almighty dollar has pretty much taken over any passion man has had for our environment's well-being...thank you for the wake-up call...it's truly something we all need to give lots of serious thought! Love this, m'friend! sp  to be with you... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Janet--words such as these have impact...and each time someone reads them and their heart aches...then the world has another day of survival. Thanks for this powerful message! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Thank you sweet sun for the poetic reply thank you groovy SP for the wisdom shared If you having trouble seeing the pics... try viewing it thru Netscape.. and it may take a while for the whole thread to load due to all the pics... thanks for your patience... the faces and graces of the animals are worth the wait. Peace jm I love your imperfections ... I love your everything ... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
You did your homework hon, this was incredible. *s* On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you my sweet Martie girl... I was going for impact...thats why I chose to use the pics... I could have put three times as many and still not touched the loss.  I hope you could see all the pics... I know your on old slow AOL like me  Thank you GS.. for the incredible reply.. the good old internet made it easy to do the research.. technology is a groovy thing  [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 04-21-2001).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
JM, You and your poem almost became extinct. I found it on page three. As I told you before there are not enough people like you. And when I do find one I treasure them all the more. The problem has become to imvolved. People will breed, eat and war themselves into extinction. I'm afraid you can't even slow it down. We are snowballing into hell. But I see you my butterfly and cry. There is still time enough for you to fly and I delight in watching you. Forgive me if I can only sigh. Winkiewikie Randy and I. Love |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
JanetMarie....as long as there are people like you to care, Earth still has a fighting chance....God bless you |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Yes and as you say man may be next...if the whole system collapses...I honor the man that kills to live and abhor the man that kills for greed and profit and his own foolish lust and desires...James |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
heartbreaking......( I'm at a complete loss...I'll be back) SEA |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
SY ... thank you for saving me ... dear sweet Stinky For your kindness ... I owe ya a smooch and a winkiewinkie Thank you for rescuing my poem ... from back page extinction You are a man of honor ... so wise with poetic distinction You and Randy ... can come with me and fly any time We dont need wings ... all we need is one of your gifted rhymes. (thank you for such a beautiful reply Sy-babes)  Balladeer...your so sweet to me...thank you dear spammy and God Bless us all... were gonna need it..at the rate we are using up the earths resources. TY SBJ ...You are absolutley right...thank you for stoping by to read and share. thanks to poetry land. I love your imperfections ... I love your everything ... |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Not sure I can explain how this one affects me J. It's deep inside. It's achy and scared. - This is very serious, and very, very sad. Thank you for touching us with such alarming information. Your heart is glowing. *Peace you. [This message has been edited by SpitFire (edited 04-22-2001).] |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Janet Marie ... I could write on and on, as to how much this entire piece meant to me ... but if you don't mind, I'll simply say a quiet thank you for this poignant and beautifully presented message. Many hugs to you ...  Best wishes, /Kit |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Beautiful thoughts coming from such a beautiful person.....You are one in a million dear Janet. Like Balladeer says as long as there are people like you then the world might still stand a chance. Beautiful pictures as remenders...I loved them and they squeezed the area around my heart til I almost choked............ From a timewarp through the sunlight comes an alien flush with speed. stopping at the earth and watching what can the bold bright alien see Is he proud or is he fearful is he cruel or is he calm is he wise and is he gentle is he here to right the wrong? Standing in a golden glow he holds a shining sword in his hand Looking like a warrior tall he looks across the surface of the sky and there's a tear in his eye. He can see the wars and fighting he can see from life to death He can see the pain and suffering he can see the cruel unrest. As he looks the whole world over he can see the lack of peace and he sees the lack of time making the whole world grow weak There's silent children sitting there while they rot upon their chair He sees fat cows in the pastures Where's the heart to send them there? Floating on the breezes he holds a silver tablet before his eyes slowly now his crystal pen makes notes across the land from his heart to his shaking hand There are young girls on the corner who live upon the edge of life There are young cops bribed with lucre where a man can kill his wife. He can see the wicked prosper as they feed upon the night He can turn the whole world over he can see the same old plight. He sees the man who makes the models and the man who cuts the trees He sees men who fight for freedom while their generals fight for greed. He sees people burnt and lonely standing with their veins diseased He sees youth in troubled wander taking lives upon the street. Grabbing for his flowing robe he wipes the golden tears from his eyes Sailing with a broken heart he prays to the light within his mind and he knows he's lost his time Then in a flash of lightning speed he vanishes from the molten sky never to say where he flys because no one listened there.................. With this kind of selfishness in the world it's very hard to right the wrongs that exist. I truly believe it should all start within the family unit! But hey selfishness has tried to ruin that also. Thanks for sharing the beautiful thoughts in your heart! |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Janet Marie, I don't think you thought this was home work at all, it shows that you truly care for this issue, as straight forward and plainly written as it was it brought tears to me, I am a nature lover myself and feel very strong about this matter as well, this was supurbly done Janet thank you for sharing, Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Janet, this is one amazing effort. You do us proud with this vivid message. Thank you so much for posting this. Parker |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Spit, Kit, Ethome, Cerenity and P-man... thank you again for these wonderful replies you guys spoil me... and me loves ya for it thanks E-babes...for the tunes and verse Though my soul may sit in darkness, |
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