»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #19
»
Cry of the Wild
| Open Poetry #19 |
|
Cry of the Wild |
|
|
srsmith25 Junior Member
since 2002-02-07
Posts 22Indiana |
CRY OF THE WILD Every day, animals lose their habitat And I know that many people care. But so often, we just look away And pretend a problem is not there. They lose their habitat to destruction – Buildings and homes go up left and right. People don't think about the animals That run away with so much fright. They lose their habitat to pollution – People throwing trash all over the place; Pouring chemicals into the waters – Thinking of only the human race. A lone wolf howls into the night And looks down at a land he once knew. From the mountain, he stares at city streets, Where once trees and wildflowers grew. A Great Blue Heron takes to the sky, Leaving behind a place he knew as home. This place, a marshland, is disappearing – Leaving nowhere for him to roam. A Barred Owl has lost her babies – Two babies not yet capable of flight. The tree they lived in was destroyed. Two voices will never be heard in the night. A 10-year-old raccoon is deathly ill. A poisoned fish he unfortunately consumed. The fish came from a polluted river – Man's carelessness leaves him doomed. A Mountain Lion is coldly shot at. Luckily, the bullet just grazes his skin. He crossed land he once belonged to. Now, this land is no place for him. A Leatherback Sea Turtle is strolling And something catches the reptile's eye. He then eats what he thinks is a jellyfish, But it's a plastic bag and he will die. All these things really do happen, Although we may not want to admit We are disrespecting Mother Nature, And some of us just choose to forget. Organizations try to make things better And help restore habitat that animals lost. But of course, they can't do it alone; These efforts do come with a cost. I know that we are far from perfect. We must do what we have to live. But if we must alter and take away, Shouldn't we also try to give? The Earth is a beautiful place. It belongs to all creatures great and small, But it's man's responsibility and duty To keep it clean and safe for all. Stacy Smith copyright (c) 2002 To help wildlife, go to http://www.care2.com/ (Your free click generates a donation from care2.com's sponsors. Once on the webpage, go to "take action" on the left side.) I had a book published last December called "In the Eyes of the Wild: An Anthology of Wildlife Poetry and Short Stories". All royalties from the book go directly to a wildlife organization. If you think you would be interested in the book, please visit my web site for more information at http://26ssmith.tripod.com/eyesofwild/ |
||
| © Copyright 2002 Stacy Smith - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
PearlsB4Swine Member
since 2002-02-01
Posts 130where the heart finds me |
It is still the same I see, even 30 years later than when conservation first began in my lifetime. A very soul touching piece, thank you for sharing it, and I will visit the site.  |
||
Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SRSmith~ A wonderfully written reminder that we MUST take care of Mother Earth~ Welcome to Passions~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
||
|
Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Stacy, this is such a good piece, and so truthful. You have spoken well for the thousands of suffering animals, and for many two leggeds who may not have words to express their thoughts and feelings, but perhaps have some pocketbook support. Well done. I will look for your book. May the ripple of LOVE |
||
|
Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
very well done....... |
||
Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Stacy, this poem about broke my heart, your sensitive loving heart shines with the depressing truth of nature's degradation and I too join you in your prayers for Mother Nature to revive iteself, and by doing so if we can all unite together worldwide and begin to restore our planet Earth sincerely! (kiss on cheek) This is so sad but wonderful, sweet nfriend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Stacy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light alwyas shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
||
|
srsmith25 Junior Member
since 2002-02-07
Posts 22Indiana |
Thank you so much for the nice comments on my poem you guys. It is truly appreciated. I am so amazed at how many poems are posted here each day and how people take the time to comment. It seems like a great place for poetry and a friendly environment. I need to visit here more often. Stacy Smith |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
