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Resignation ... repost for Earth Day Challenge
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Resignation ... repost for Earth Day Challenge |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
  ~Dear Almighty Creator~ I'm writing to you at this time ... to give notice of my resignation I'm most sorry to disappoint you ... but I no longer feel anticipation Please understand, for centuries now ... I have treasured my occupation But in the last millennium so much has changed ... now all I see is devastation Every where I look ... is ill effects of Mankind's greed driven imprecations So much is being destroyed ... without even the slightest hesitation My tired eyes have seen so much ... that they have lost their fascination All the waste and destruction ... has taken my ability to feel adulation The loss is so immense ... yet they seem blind to the long term ramifications Perhaps their desire for fortune and fame ... is their own denial and justification Still I hold out hope, there are those who try to help ... reaching out thru education I see them working hard to spread the word ... and to disperse the information These messengers of earth are our last hope ... they are your angels of salvation So I will pray its not too late ... I pray mankind will hear their truths and declarations Their eyes must be opened to see the consequence ...the cost of their incantations If only they could foresee the future ... and resist greed's lusty temptations If only they could accept and change ... it would be a healing revelation But until then I beg of you ... please accept my resignation I will pray for the future of my beloved Earth ... as I believe in her reincarnation Signed, Mother Nature. ~PS~ Perhaps you could look in to retirement ... for my love Father Time ... For I fear time is running out ... and he too will have to resign. Janet Marie   In another life...I know I loved you then Lightning strikes twice...we're destined again. We dont have to make promises...we were always meant to be [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 04-15-2001).] |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"Still I hold out hope, there are those who try to help ... reaching out thru education I see them working hard to spread the word ... and to disperse the information These messengers of earth are our last hope ... they are your angels of salvation So I will pray its not too late ... I pray mankind will hear their truths and declarations" Ahhhh Janet Marie ... from Mother Nature's heart to your pen. And what a beautiful wisdom-filled piece your wrote in her honour. She is a weary lady, and needs all of the support she can muster. Thank you for these lovely sentiments to remind us all of her needs. I loved this JM!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
the things you describe are the very signs that the earth will be renewed. Thanks for a wonderful read. Kathleen Blake |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
just found this really cool and appropriate pic to go with the Earth Day theme and this poem. It is titled "Dont Mess With Mother Nature"  http://www.jimwarren.com [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 04-15-2001).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Dear JM, Just found this before going to sleep. You said it allot nicer than I did. LOvely poem. Winkiewinkie Stinky. |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Even your repost are way cool girl! I don't remember these pic's though? New pics or is what little memory I actaully have, just losing it???  Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
Wow, very cool rhyme schemes and great presentation!! Nathan |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
She's indispensable and underappreciated... sounds like she works at my job! LOL So nope... Mother Nature CAN'T resign... (I don't get to quit my job just cause the going gets tough *G*) she's needed to continue to inspire great poems like this. *S* |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
total awe and envy here....tried to write something for this and nothing came...after reading this? don't think I'll even try! Most excellent Madamne JM! and I've seen that graphic....driving me nuts...tell me where? |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Janet, please don't resign cause mother earth needs you to clean things up. So lets get natural.  Parker |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Wow! Wow! An awesome, powerful and touching write! You use a clever and appropriate rhyme/flow scheme. Excellent idea of mother nature writing a letter to God - very creative! I hope that all poets here will read this! Take care, Melissa~ |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
FANTASTIC.....always such a pleasure to read you... Lauren~ *** "Within you I lose myself |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
I believe the "wows" have it with this stroke of poetic genius. I could never hold it together long enough to finish a rhyme scheme such as the one employed here. Just super, this. "I am not now that which I have been." |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well I can't tell you how fantastic I think this is in words, so I guess WOW will do for me too! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
JM, It looks like the Wows have it. Stupendous poetry. write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Great read with a wonderful message Janny...great write ~HUGS~ Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... |
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KokoStewartKoomoa Senior Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 580Waikiki, Hawaii |
Excellent in form and intentions to honor. I believe wow sadly expresses my wonderment of this wonderful poem, nut I am speechless. Aloha with warmest regards, Koko |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Thank you every one for these wonderful, enthusiatic replies... your "Wows" make my day thank you for the compliments of the rhyme and intent of this. I ALWAYS appreciate when the work that went into the inspire is noted. I hope more will join in this challenge of awareness. We can learn from each other and make a difference. Something as simple as water conservation in the home and recycling can have an impact. thanks again to all who responded so kindly love and respect to poetry land. jm I love your imperfections ... I love your everything ... |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
back up you go, no resignations today. Parker |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Sorry Mother Nature you resignation can't be accepted. We need you and your heart! We need your understanding of the workings of the land and how we can restore it. We need your patience for a little while longer, the patience that has worn thin but is there because of the knowledge you possess of the world when it was a paradise. We need your insight to turn your insight around just because you recognize the problems. Mother nature if you give up then what will we have? Please stay with us and force your weary bones to serve us a little while longer, for the children of the future if nothing else. We love you Mother Nature as much as you love this beautiful earth you gave birth to. Let us all press forward toward a solution. Sincerely, Personell Manager Earth! From where I stand I see the thaw and on the frozen floor the sun upon the glowing crust is glistening wet and pure. Upon the marbled rolling hills the glossy snow drifts ride; there is no place nor earthly thrill like greenwood springtime life. A musty scent is on the air, I lift my head and breathe out of the sky I seem to hear a calling on the breeze. The sound of God and life and wild the sound of earth that grows out of the wind that whispers by the sound of trees that moan. I know now why it is I care; I bend my head and pray, I cannot lock them in my heart these teardrops on my face. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'So I will pray its not too late ... I pray mankind will hear their truths and declarations Their eyes must be opened to see the consequence ...the cost of their incantations If only they could foresee the future ... and resist greed's lusty temptations If only they could accept and change ... it would be a healing revelation' Ummm...no...Mother Nature cannot resign! What the heck would I write about?? sheesh...but, seriously, excellently creative work here, m'friend...you are definitely illustrating your passion wonderfully for us! Thank you for another fantastic write (JM style) about something that so desperately needs our attention... sp  to be with you... |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Well Janet, You have blown me away on this one, WOW fantastic job this one I shall cherish, Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
P-man, Ethome, SP and Cerenity.. THANK YOU for these wonderful replies.... sorry i took so long to get back here.. its getting impossible to keep up in this forum now... E-babes... thank you for the wonderful poetic reply!!!  Though my soul may sit in darkness, |
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