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We Are Our Own Worst Enemy...for Parkers Earth Day Challenge
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We Are Our Own Worst Enemy...for Parkers Earth Day Challenge |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Do we as humans not realize ... or is it we just don't care? In these days of wanton waste, the rule is now buyer beware. Creature comfort and wall street profit -- now come with a hefty price. Mankind has lost is conscience ... Natures glory the sacrifice. Our recklessness is immense, Our worlds are nearing collide. We've burned a hole in our atmosphere the effects of this action ... the geniuses still try to decide. Tempetures are in the rise, melting glorious oceans of ice. Far away, drought scorches the land ... where once was found perfect paradise. Entire regions are raped, all in the name of greed. Someone better sound the warning, we all better take heed. Rain now falls thru tainted clouds, burning the fields it should baptize. When we cant feed our own children, maybe then we will open our eyes. Ancient trees fall in stripped forests, Still no one hears... They are taking away your right to breathe, we are our children's nightmares ... we are their future fears. Perhaps when there is nothing left, then we will understand. What will we spend our profit on ... when all that's left is barren land. A wise poet once wrote ... Natures First Green Is Gold. If we don't fight to keep her this way ... our own extinction we will soon behold. Janet Marie  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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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I posted a song here...for Earthday...and then realized I broke the copyright rule. sorry (smile) please dont spank me moderators... well ok just once...each of you LOL < !signature--> 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 [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 04-15-2000).] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
This is absolutly a perfect response to this challenge Jm! Very well written and so very true. Challenge well met. Marina |
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bobbycat Member
since 2000-02-06
Posts 233USA |
Wow.....very powerful message here....I loved the line: "We are our children's nightmares....we are their future fears." Kinda hits you 'right there'.......!!  Excellent work; I think everyone needs to see this one!Bobbycat =^..^= ~~Blessed Be!~~ |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
JM This is absolutely eye opening...The way you express the fears of a future that is so inevitible really stands out here. I can tell that you are very passionate about this subject. We should all be as passionate as you. Jeffrey |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
This is a wonderful poem, and oh so true. Thanks for sharing. I don't know what the challenge was, but it certainly was worth reading. Teresa King |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Extremely powerful and eye opening, JM. It is a horrible thing what we do to the very land that has given us most everything that we have. Hopefully, if enough people start recognizing this, things will change. *Krista Knutson* As soon as man does not take his existence for granted, but beholds it as something unfathomably mysterious, thought begins. ~*Albert Schweitzer*~ |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Janet, this was absolutly to the point. A beautifully powerful response to the challenge. I think we should make sure they all come back up on earth day. Hopefully a lot of our great poets pick up the challenge. Bravo. Parker...... Visit... http://www.earthday.net/ [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 04-15-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thanks to each of you for such sweet and always encouraging replies...I grow in the light of your words. Parker, thanks for this challenge, and for helping bring attention to this important and VITAL subject. Together we can make a difference. thank you also for the inspiration.  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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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
jan- as always your poetry is done with such amazing insight and wisdom! i really mean that! this was the perfect poem for Earth Day. It's going into my favorite folder. Not only did you have some sad truths here, but you stated it with passion and depth. Great job...i'd say challenge met and was very successful! love ya, amy aka your gator-girl and sunshine girl lol ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Janet baby, this gem can't be left out, come join the part at the top, were sticking together. Parker |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
i feel i had to...i really liked this poem a lot...so back to the top U go! Love ya, Amy ~Live today as though it were your last but prepare for tomorrow as though it were here~ |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
~~~~~~JM, this is excellent writing~~~~~ love the picture also. You sure know how to meet a challenge. dh A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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redheart angrybraids Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 410honolulu, hawaii |
magnificent, i belive that alot of poeple will be touched by this poem, it is true and to the piont all the way, thank, other earth person for caring and noticing. kindly, redheart angrybraids |
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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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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
BTTT FOR EARTH DAY AND PARKER. 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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