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Midnitesun
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0 posted 2003-04-11 03:21 PM



Her silhouette stands proudly upon the craggy cliffs,
backdropped against small sage covered islands,
overflown effortlessly by pelicans
and guiltless gulls flying overhead
while watching insignificant sailboats
rock and roll precariously
over white capped foam,
tossed about in the rise and fall of crested peaks
as they taunt and tease with nature’s ease
at the floundering humans below
frantically casting glances of fear and doubt,
as if the gods should be bothered
listening to their soulful cries
after yearly hearing a myriad of lies
about how humans would be more careful in the future
to take better care of the waters of the Earth,
the basic necessity for the survival
of all life forces.

And the gulls screech with raucous laughter
as the pelicans swoop in wide mouthed,
scooping a bounty of fish from the seas,
while the hungry storm tossed pitiful humans
fall to their knees, begging forgiveness.

On the beaches lowly crabs crawl slowly away
clapping with glee at the prospect of
the end of man...
so full of himself in his
carelessness,
slovenly behavior,
and incessant inhumanity.

And the albatross smiles
as she presents God with her nestling
that shall soon inherit
the skies and seas.

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (04-11-2003 03:28 PM).]

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1 posted 2003-04-11 03:38 PM


Midnite...I hear you loud and clear...nestled in this fantastic imagery is a worthy message.
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2 posted 2003-04-11 03:43 PM


I wish they would all squack a little louder, perhaps someone might actually hear!  Thank you for this one.
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3 posted 2003-04-11 03:51 PM


Thank you, Martie, I know you understand this one with both heart and mind.

Sharon, thanks for adding that great picture! I know you care deeply about the birds, the bees, the survival of the seas, and for all of humanity.

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4 posted 2003-04-11 09:44 PM


a chillingly beautiful message of conservation. very impressive
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5 posted 2003-04-11 10:01 PM


I like the message behind this.. thank you for sharing midnitesun

Maree.

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6 posted 2003-04-11 10:09 PM


der, thank you for taking time to read this one.
Maree, I thought you might feel a kinship for this one. Thanks for reading and commenting.

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7 posted 2003-04-12 12:52 PM


Saddens me to think this may be so...

And yes, we are arrogant enough to think that we matter.

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8 posted 2003-04-12 07:17 PM


enjoyed
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9 posted 2003-04-13 01:24 AM


Kacy:

Among hues of auburn
lying apathetic before her
There she stood
proud and mystic . . .

yes we do tend to ignore the things
that give us life

xxoo

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10 posted 2003-04-13 05:24 AM


Ed, Vandana, Sue...thanks.
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11 posted 2003-04-13 06:05 PM


I enjoyed your metaphores between humans and
the albatross.  Very nice and descriptive use of words.

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12 posted 2003-04-13 06:40 PM


Another fine example of why I enjoy your poetry soooo much! You engage all of my six senses, my heart--- and my guts! I feel your poetry and enjoy the reading experience.

Luvin' hugs,
EA

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