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Our Mother Earth ..... ( This is a Challenge to write something for Earth Day April 22.....Everybody is Welcome) |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Thank you Corinne For Posting Timber, it reminded me of this poem, since Earth Day is coming I challenge all poets to write something meaningful for our precious home, and dedicate it to earth day. Visit... http://www.earthday.net/ for some ideas. Parker Our Mother Earth 45 years since we left our home and traveled the dark and empty night A million ships, a billion strong searching for a home to end our flight. Worlds and Worlds have come and gone not one was ever right Oceans of tar and toxic gas the horror of their sight. Where is the blues and emerald greens white puffs to roam the sky The morning songs of chickadees before the sun is high. With ozone gone and acid rain the cancer from the sky We cut the trees that helped us breath Murder is our crime. Without remorse, Our thoughtless Course meant death would come in time Now gone for good, The World of Birth the sweet, the innocent, "Our Mother Earth" James Parker Haley (c)1992 (can we ever do enough to stop the self- distruction we've brought to our world. Write to your Government and tell them to stop killing our old trees) [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 04-16-2000).] |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Such a wonderful poem with a magnificent message....I'm writing now!  |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thanks, Parker! Loved this poem. I don't have too many "causes," but this one has always been close to my heart. This issue doesn't get enough attention - trees can't talk so we've got to do the talking and writing. Thanks for posting this. Corinne |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Thanks deVine and Corinne. I too believe, we could do so much more help save these tree's. The little profit that these companies get does not compensate anybody for what we lose in our primeval forest stands. The rain forest is the worst example, and they just keep cutting it. They just don't understand that it filters the largest percentage of air on this earth. It is the climate control center of the world. We don't even know want the affect would be if its all distroyed, but it looks like we are going to find out. Thanks for your replies. Parker |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
I have always liked this one, and I know it is one of your personal favotites because of the messege it sends. Apr. 22 is the Earth Day, so this comes just in time. Marina |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Yes Marina, it may not be a romantic piece, but the message I do like. Thanks for responding. Parker |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Parker-- this is a fantastic poem!! powerful and written with words of wisdom. Mankind will always be his own worst enemy and greed will always be our downfall. This is great, you speaking up like this and reminding us all... and dont ya know... we just love a man with a cause  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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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
A friend of mine reminded me above of Earth day... thank you Marina. So visit http://www.earthday.net/ and see whats happening all over the planet. And remember...... The World of Birth, the sweet, the innocent, "Our Mother Earth" |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
James, that's what friends are for. When something is important to a friend it is important to me. Particulary a cause, such as this. It is everyone responsability to their part. Marina |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
A touching poem about an inevitible future if we don't start taking better care of our "sweet,innocent...our mother earth Jeffrey |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Marina and Jeffrey thank you very much. Lets get into a cause. Parker |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Ok everybody lets get into the challenge... Marina has joined with "2167" Janet Marie has joined with "We Are Our Own Worst Enemy" Lets see how many more can dedicate something to Earth Day April 22. Parker.... Visit... http://www.earthday.net/ [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 04-15-2000).] |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
I am cheating here. This is a poem I wrote when I was 16 - it was published in Western Washington State Univerity's newspaper. But as I look at it now it is pretty raw. But, it certainly reflects earth day! Tomorrow No flower blossoms to color the day to end the world this way man's mind must have been a dismal gray June comes after the month of May still animals die in the oily bay. Where are the oats, corn, wheat and hay? Tall buildings stand crowded in the heat of the day The sun shines down on the hard earth clay And, still the wind sweeps the litter away. Plants and trees no longer come out to play Will it ever be known was it too late to pray? Mankind needs to consider tomorrow - today For without tomorrow there will be no yesterdays. Teresa King |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Okay here is one I just wrote. The Little Things that We can Do Mother earth come to me sometimes I fail thee I separate my cans, paper and bottles, too I try not to buy plastic from people who do Sometimes, I am tired, and wonder what does it matter. I am only one person I drive as little as necessary and never buy colored toilet paper and never buy napkins or paper towels Though my family really lets out howls Baby diapers, I had a plenty washed and dryed outside and not for the lack of money My heat is off - most the year through my dryer and my dishwasher, too My hands are getting worn and I see other women my age that are still beauties At weddings I never throw rice, for I know it kills many birds - exploding in their tummies and that is not nice. When I feed the birds in the glorious summer I always must remember to feed them the whole year through adding butter so they won't freeze just little things that I must remember to do I ask God to grant me the strength to live this life style, even if it is for a little while When I kill a plant I remember to plant again to replenish for whatever I need Yes, I know I should wipe with leaves, but if I did that I would have to face the family Squander as little as I can - I am not perfect and it is hard to do - I try to help with what I do. I am not perfect and find that I fail thee many times, mother earth. And, for that I am very sorry. Earth to Earth and ashes to ashes I cry -- -I try my hardest, but sometimes, wonder why - am I the only one? Teresa King Challenge for Earth day |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Teresa, they are both wonderful post for the Earth Day Cause, a challenge well met. If we all could just put as much effort in our daily lives I think we might have a chance. You should maybe cut and post them on their own with a dedication to earthday. Maybe the more that are seen the more poets will join in for this cause. Parker |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Parker, You have placed a challenge in front of me that I can not refuse, I hope that I can find some words of wisdom to help this very specail cause. Your poem was excellent as well. When should I post the poem on that day or before??? Cerenity |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Cerenity, thank you please do post now its coming quick. Parker |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Hi Parker, since I am new here, more likely it would be read in your post. I forgot, also to compliment you on your own very well written poem. -- It is very good --- --) I thought your posting was like the romantic posting where everyone was adding their stuff on the one posting. My mistake, sorry. Warmly, Teresa |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Teresa, you can do it both ways that would work to, and thank you for the compliment on my piece. Hugs warmly, Parker |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
BACK TO THE TOP... just cause Parkers so COOL and sweet (smile).... WELL ok --AND cause its for a GOOD cause... later-parker-gator 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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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
OH NO Parker...YOU should be on top... I INSIST LOLOLOL 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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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... THANKS FOR THIS 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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