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The True Amazonians |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Chico Mendes Brazilian environmental hero who gave his life 20 years ago to foster sustainable rubber tapping for Amazon indigents, to enable them to live within the mighty Amazon without raping her. Now precious land is again bartered away for more cattle pasture, leaving locals with nothing left to tap. ~will humans never learn?~ Sir Peter Blake Peter, your mainsail was well-trimmed in the final wind. Your mission of love for our Mother Earth, your final days, an adventure to protect the Amazon will not be forgotten by this world citizen, nor will the adventures of you and all the mates of your beloved ship the Seamaster. Sir Peter Blake was murdered Dec 6, 2001 on his ship the Seamaster, while in harbor on the Amazon River. The following is an exerpt from his final log: "The quality of water and the quality of life in all its infinite forms are critical parts of the overall ongoing health of this planet of ours, not just here in the Amazon, but everywhere. We want to restart people caring for the environment as it must be cared for. To win, you have to believe you can do it. You have to be passionate about it. You have to really "want" the result, even if this means years of work. The hardest part of any big project is to begin. We have begun, we are underway, we have a passion. We want to make a difference. Kind regards, Peter." ~will humans never learn the source of all life on planet earth is tied to the sanctity of land and water, and not to our self-serving short-term political/economic wants???~ *this is my annual holiday wish... that we learn to protect and defend the source of all being [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (12-22-2008 02:16 PM).] |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Kacy, This is good work. I approve. Love Bobby |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
indeed ... I second the previous 'comment/reply' post! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is the perfect wish and a great poem. Joyce |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
isn't it sad that animals do not treat each other or mother nature the way we do? |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks friends, for reading my obviously non-poetry offering. But I find each year the state of affairs on Gaia seems to worsen, and it's usually because we humans are so self centered all we want is a utilitarian world that suits our needs, and to heck with the rest of life. Yet I continue to subscribe to the small skirtline of Hope. There are good people out there, who do what is right. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
The hardest part of any big project is to begin. We have begun, we are underway, we have a passion. We want to make a difference. Kacy there should be more people in the world like you my dear, that is a wonderful post. Take care, Love Lindsay |
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WindWalker11 Junior Member
since 2008-12-24
Posts 41 |
I must agree with Lindsay: there should be more people in the world like you!!!!!!!!!!! This is one of your best!!!! Also I should tell you my Friend my computer crashed and I was off line for about a week, but as you can see I’m back. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Mid, this is a very important poem that should be published in newspapers...I had the chance (without talking to him) to see Peter Blake in real, cause he won a sail race around the world from my town, I think that the people who assasinated him wouldn't have done it if they have known...The amazonian forest is a crucial point for the survival of the planet...I definitely endorse your tthoughts. Gosde bless you have a merry Christmas yann |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
The rainforest...beauty and necessity.... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is an important piece, Kacy. I share your concerns for our environment and hope that because of writers like you people will start to wake up before it's too late. Ida |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
It's not only sad but it's scary.... Good work I'm with you all the way on this....... What a beautiful planet us humans have screwed up! Eric |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thank you for this, Kacy! Human beings are capable of destroying anything and everything. Makes me sometimes wish not to be classified as one of them but I am and if there's such a thing as collective consciousness then I guess I'll have to take my fair share of responsibility. Take care! Helen |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Midnitesun - In my opinion I don't believe humans will ever learn until the rain forest is destroyed. Actually, they are doing a very good job of it. Never will they learn... BC |
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