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Helpless Giants |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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Helpless Giants By Paul Wilson Across star lite skies From shore to shore Through forest of giants The flames burn more and more The embers at night so bright Brighter than stars above Their toll has been taken From this land we love Black clouds of smoke and haze Blanket the mountains high No relief in site This beautiful land is just to dry Another one started today It’s tongue of flames reaching out Trying to destroy the redwood giants No relief in site from this drought If only it would rain To give us the upper hand To save the forest and homes From the flames trying to destroy our land |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paul~ This is a beautifully urgent plea~ I offer up the plea to the ancient spirit of the rain ... that the skies would open and gently douse the raging flames~ This is really good~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
you can have some of our rain were nealy flooding. But I agree with marge  If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come? |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Paul, it breaks my heart to hear and read of all the forest fires across this great country of ours. So much of our beautiful landscape is being destroyed and the little forest critters and faeries don't stand a chance. What really makes me angry is that many of these fires were intentionally set by a human. May they rot in jail forever. I will see about getting my headdress on and bring on some rain - even in NE it is bone dry and I was out watering my beautiful flowers this morning. Hugs, Marti "Even if life is full of thorns, |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
We need rain everywhere... you caught the helpless in this very well, Sir... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Paul All too true, enjoyed the read. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Marge... Thank You & thank the spirits for all they do. I would really hate to see just one of those trees be destroyed. Can you imagine they were put here on earth 1100 years ago and to see them wiped out in an instant would be horrible. Moon Dust... Maybe you and Marge could get together with the spirits and do like Monty Hall ( Make A Deal ) Thank you for caring and taking the time to read. Marti... These trees and all the little critters of the forest need help, so that they will be here for generations to come. Your comments and concerns are appreciated very much, Thank You kind lady. Sunshine... So greatful for your sweet words. I love your name, but right now we need a Rain Cloud just joking Seymour... Very Thankful for your caring words. Glad you enjoyed it. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Paul, your title spoke so clearly...I knew before reading that this was about our trees, particularly our redwoods......those which have lived such long and majestic lives and stand to be lost.... Yes, pray for rain and mercy.... |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
Then there is the story in the news about a man starting a fire so he could get a job as a fire fighter. paladin |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Paladin... I heard this story... So he will most likely go to prison.. and then who will support his family? You & I and all the other caring people. Is there no justice? Thanks for the reply. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Magnus... Glad you liked it. I wasn't sure what to use as a title till after I had written it. I hope those trees are here till the end of time for all to enjoy. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
On behalf of all of the little critters who live in the forest, I thank you for this plea for rain, Paul... This has been one of the dryest summers I ever remember. But Michigan had one nightmare of a storm last Thursday night...and we finally got some rain. Hopefully, the giants will end up getting some also.  ~ hugs from a thirsty chipmunkLyra |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Lyra... Thanks for the kind words. Glad you got some rain. Down here in south Louisiana it has been raining for 2 days at my house. I would gladly share it with others if I could. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Paul Seems hard to believe that something that has been around for so many years, can be destroyed so quickly. |
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