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Enlightenment? |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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In this year of traumatic global climate change, long before the arrival of an anguished Autumn, ancient life secrets stored in diverse flora and fauna will disappear. Lifeless leaves will fall from despondent branches, whispering ominous warnings few humans seem willing to acknowledge. Many feathered species ride the leading edge of a deadly wind, on the verge of extinction, while amphibians,fish disappear along with vertebrates and reptiles daily. Healthy habitats are vanishing for most of Gaia’s inhabitants, and endangered species have begun to succumb in record numbers. Once gone from Earth, (EXTINCTION is FOREVER) so too, will a myriad of truths humans supposedly seek. Enlightenment is just another buzz word. |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
I like the whole poem but I especially like the flat statement at the end because it's stings of the truth. ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, xGx, for reading and commenting. Truth does sting sometimes, doesn't it? |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Truth told in poetic form is a great means of communication. Wonderfuly done! Eric |
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scoff Member
since 2008-07-04
Posts 71Georgia |
This is serious business. Earth has experienced 5 known mass extinctions in its history. In the third mass extinction event, 245 million years ago, 90% of all species vanished. We are currently in the midst of a sixth extinction event, "losing something on the order of 30,000 species per year." |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
::sings:: phenomenon do doo do doo do phenomenon do doo doo doo phenomenon do doo do doo do ::smiles:: |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Eric, Scoff, Uriah, Vandana...thank you for commenting. Yes, scoff, this is serious. It seems we are witnessing the end of 'our' time on Gaia. Thank you so much, for the link to the Sixth Extinction, by paleontologist Dr Niles Eldredge. |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Yes, how proud we should be that we are the dominant specie of the planet. Too bad we are so flawed, as we can't control our own greed. Greed that takes over any other common sense of compassion, and survival. Well let me see, will mother earth be better off without us? Hmmm? Now that's a tough one isn't it, not. Too bad the dinosaurs, and other ancient species weren't as smart as us. They only lived on for millions and millions of years with no adverse affects to the habitat as a whole. Thanks as always Kacy. How unimaginably sad to see this happening in, our, own lifetime, and especially, our children's. Rich |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I am glad a few intrepid souls, such as this fine author, are still willing to give a 'voice' [via effectively hard-hitting and timely 'realism'] to 'Nature' and her most helpless ones!... too bad that the typical 'powers that be' [particularly in the "Runaway American Dream"] are too redundantly (psychologically) deaf, blind, and stupid to 'see' or 'listen'] Applause for this 'penning'! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Kacy, Keep writing the poems, talking the talk and singing the songs. We are listening. Alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you for being a voice in the wilderness, Kacy. Rich is right, we are distroying ourselves with greed and hunger for power. I think the time is coming when Gaia will take care of the problem in her own way. Ida |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Hi Midnitesun, this is a very serious and thought provoking poem indeed. I better get started for searching another planet soon before humans get into that list of extinction. Prasad "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Unfortunately, you speak many truths. Gaia is upset ~ and it is very understandable! Personally, I believe that being on the path to "Enlightenment" is at least a step in the right direction to help redirect mankind from this dangerous path that we are on. Those who claim to be enlightened should put their words into action and "walk the talk". Another fine write!!!  Love & Light, Linda  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you, dear Kacy, for stirring the consciousness within us with your powerful write ... to change the course of things it will take an immense act of faith by all the users of Gaia's resources. To speak out will keep the awareness alive and allow greater impact. Love, Margherita |
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ArtSolstice Member
since 2007-03-18
Posts 498 |
Well written truths, Midnitesun! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
perhaps an antonym needs to be 'invented' [to adequately describe the 'environmental (and intellectual) 'impact' of the "Runaway American Dream"]...maybe 'endarklingment' or endarkenment' would suffice?! continued applause for this 'penning'! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 thanks to each of you!Prasad, that is hilarious! Let me know when you've located that alternativee planet. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
you certainly know how to slam enlightenment in people's eyes! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
kaile?  well if 'enlightenment' truly enlightens, then environmentally negative behaviors will change to positive ones (for Gaia and all her inhabitants), right? Thank you, m'friend, for your time and feedback! |
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shirtless Member
since 2006-04-29
Posts 359 |
Maybe we are the "Lifeless leaves [that] will fall" and fertilize the earth with our demise. Thanks for posting this interesting poem. poetry podcasts, blogs and photopoems at URL= http://anthonyarmstrong.ca |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks for reading and commenting, Anthony! Yes, we may well be those 'lifeless leaves.' |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I enjoyed reading your thoughts!  ARCTIC WIND |
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