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2167...............Parker 's challenge for Earth Day
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2167...............Parker 's challenge for Earth Day |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
I had a very difficult time coming up with anything for this challenge. Not because it is unimportant, but because there was so much I wanted to say. Not unfortunitaly my best but.... 2167 The year is 2167 A grandma is trying to explain Not all animals now roam free Her grandchildren listen, never to complain “ But why”? They ask The grandmother can only sigh “Ask the government “ she wants to say For it was they, who told the lie Where ample forests once stood Is now a shopping mall She remembers the trees That once were so proud and tall Beaver, wolves and white-tailed deer Now only seen in zoos Construction of new highways and houses Drove them out two by two She tells of hand feeding squirrels The children giggle with delight They would like to see one, one day Never had the pleasure of such a sight We take for granted the paths that we walk But one day, you never know All our forests may disappear As human beings…how could we have sunk so low? Marina Apr 2000 [This message has been edited by Marina (edited 04-14-2000).] |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Very nice response to the challenge. A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Marina, excellant response, great story poem. Thanks for joining our challenge cause... and as everybody loves to say here challenge met. Parker.... Visit... http://www.earthday.net/ [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 04-15-2000).] |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
I think you rose to the occasion quite well Marina... well done!!  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I disagree Marina-girl.. this is perfect, its very creative writing from the futuristic point of view. powerful words, and images, and the last line says it all great poem for all the RIGHT reasons, how did you and parker get to be so wise(smile) take care jm Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders And it makes me want to touch you there. And the light in your eyes makes me feel Like there's something much better out there Something kind... And I know someday I might be looking around Trying to find some purpose Well purpose it can't be that hard to find As long as I've got the wind... The wind and your love to carry me. vertical horizon |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Challenge well met!!! I wish there was a way to go back in time sometimes...to see the land the way it was before we ruined it.. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Excellent Marina.. . hopefully, it will never be this way. . . ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This was damn good Marina...it's scary to know this could all be happening...you've touched upon alot with this- not to mention, challenge well met!!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Thank you to all. A special thank you to James for bringing this cause to our attention. This challenge was a great idea! Marina |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
This is great Marina - softly put into a story that ---touches the heart - and makes a strong point for the cause. Challenge well met! Thanks netswan |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
-marina im w/ the others on this one...challenge well met!! this was excellent from first to last line, i love the way you put it into a story. you speak poetic truth here, it's sad..but so true. i just hope we all do something about it before it's too late! take care, amy ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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WhiteNite Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 241Montgomery, AL |
Wow... most awesome... I can just see that old lady telling those stories too... Very well written. "The storm rises up when the shadows descend every beat of my heart every day without end I will stand like a rock I will bend till I break till theres no more to give if thats what it takes I will risk everything I will fight I will bleed I will lay down my life if thats what you need every second I live thats the promise I make" I have no idea who wrote this... tell me if you know. =) |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Thanks to all. Marina |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
What a picture you paint! Geez... if this doesn't wake people up... what will? Well done, Marina! |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Thank you Doreen, I hope it does. Marina |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Brought back for Earth Day.  Michael |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Thanks Michael for reminding us! Marina |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
HAPPY EARTH DAY MARINA-GIRL BTTT Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders And it makes me want to touch you there. And the light in your eyes makes me feel Like there's something much better out there Something kind... And I know someday I might be looking around Trying to find some purpose Well purpose it can't be that hard to find As long as I've got the wind... The wind and your love to carry me. vertical horizon |
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