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Honour Thy Earth Mother . . . (reworked for Artic Wind's Earth Hour Challenge) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Max Weber Honour Thy Earth Mother by Linda L. Dowd By a slow, lazy river, lined with cottonwood trees, a symphony was carried by a warm, southern breeze. Leaves shimmered and whispered in the summering light, ~ Joining musical waters and songs of bobwhite. As I lay on sweet grasses, a pulse thrummed in the ground. ~ The vibrations sent through me, did amaze and astound. For I knew that Earth’s spirit was speaking to me, ~ of the reckless abandon throughout Man’s history. The polluting of Nature, ~ the sky, land, and seas, ~ would bring turbulent wind storms ~ floods, droughts, and dis-ease. There were Universal laws based on ‘Cause and Effect’, and the downfall of Man would come from his lack of respect. Bleak visions of death ~ reeled through my mind. There was neither fauna nor flora ~ or trace of mankind. A monochrome world without rainbows or color, ~ as in the aftermath of war ~ but even bleaker and duller. The planet was barren, for all species had died. ~ Scourges and pestilence claimed life world-wide. Vegetation had vanished from our native berth, ~ due to Man’s endless taking from our Mother Earth. ~ A desolate planet with neither colour nor sound. All waters had dried up and no life could be found. As stark images continued, tears were stinging my eyes, for I knew without change, Man would face his demise. I dreaded the thought of where we were heading, and knew that these visions, I now should be spreading. The time was past due for ending the insanity, ~ and for saving the planet and all of humanity. All taken from Nature, should forthwith be returned. ~ This balancing of energies, must now be relearned. Honour thy Earth Mother. Show Her love and respect. Pay your utmost attention. ~ Not thoughtless neglect. ~*~ The Harmonic Convergence of nineteen eighty-seven, ~ rained spiritual blessings from high up in heaven. The restoration of our planet and unification of souls, ~ Began with the conjunction of cosmic trine it extols. ~*~ By a slow, lazy river, lined with cottonwood trees, ~ A symphony was carried by a warm, southern breeze. Leaves shimmered and whispered in the summering light, ~ Joining musical waters and songs of bobwhite. . [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-28-2009 10:46 PM).] |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
"for I knew without change, would come our subsequent demise." I think this is one of your best, certainly one of my favorites  |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
A very beautiful poem. |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
This is one of your best. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
BRAVO!! Though we've seen a growing global network of 'conscious' activists standing up to corporate as well as individual carelessness and greed that fosters much environmental degradation, we still have a long way to go, so many 'fronts' to confront. This is a beautiful write, poet EA. (PS*** My daughter was born the year of Harmonic Convergence. I must be here 2012) |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SEA ~ I appreciate your appreciation! Mind you, I have now just reformatted the poem and rephrased a few lines. I was tripping my own tongue on the wordy lines. I hope it reads easier for others now.  Thank you! Have a great day, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Okie's Finest ~ Good morning, my dear Oklahoma Rose! May you blossom and grow in Spring's sunshine and showers!  Love to you and Mother Nature! Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
One Who Walks with the Wind ~ Thank you! ~ and a very "Good morning", to you, WW! I was hoping that you would drop by. I knew that you would be one who would appreciate the message. Love and Earth Mother Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ Aha! I was hoping that you would happen upon this poem! ~ and voila! Here you are! That was a very special year to have birthed a baby! Thank you very much for your thought-filled response to my own thoughts. As for 2012 ~ We will BOTH be there! ~ So mote it be! Love, Light, Peace, Balance and Mother Earth, Linda P.S. Think green! |
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Dark Star Member
since 2008-02-20
Posts 392Lost in your eyes |
nice |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Many many wonderful good points in this piece all delivered with great poetic style. I thoroughly enjoyed this piece. A great read! Eric |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
All taken from Nature, should henceforth be returned. ~ This balancing of energies, must now be relearned. Brother is that ever the truth! I sure hope it has not been left too late. Well done! Carpe' Diem, |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
"A desolate planet ~ with neither colour nor sound. All waters had dried up, ~ with no life to be found." ... recalls Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring"! I am especially fond of that "Summering light" ending!: "Leaves rustled and shimmered in the summering light. ~ Joining musical waters and singsongs of bobwhite(!)" applause for this expressive 'penning'!! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
EA ~ This is an incredible piece! Love it ARCTIC WIND |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dearest Linda Angelo Terrestre, I can feel Mother Earth's gratitude to you for expressing her message ever so beautifully! It is a keeper, every line a treasure to behold and a thought to consider. You did an outstanding job with this and Arctic Wind's challenge is perfectly met! Love, Margherita  |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Vegetation had vanished from our native home berth. ~ Due to Man’s endless taking, from our Mother Earth. Oh Linda that is a poem that should be read by every person on earth and then some of us might do something about this global warming that threatens man-kind. A very thought provoking poem from the hand of a true carer. Love to you dear Lady. Lindsay |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dark Star ~ It was "nice" of you to read my poem and for leaving such a "nice" reply! Love & Mother Earth Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
E T Home ~ Good evening, Eric! It tickles me green that you "thoroughly enjoyed" my tribute to our Earth Mother. Love & Mama Earth Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Mysterious One ~ Howdy, Sharon! It truly is scary what we've been doing ~ and not doing ~ to our planet.  Love & Earth Mother Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
shdp ~ Hi, Bruce! I always appreciate your applause! Thank you! Think green! Go green! Love & Mama Earth Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
ARCTIC ~ Your challenged spawned some great poems on saving our planet. I have enjoyed reading them. This is a serious issue and the more aware people become to the plight of the planet ~ the more likely it is that they will do things to save it! Love & Mother Earth Light, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Maga Margherita la Dolphina que Bonita ~ I am pleased that you read this. I knew that a poem about Mother Earth would resonate with your spirit. I am delighted that you deemed this a  . I certainly have saved several of yours! 2Linda Angelo Terrestre |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lindsay P Wilson ~ Greetings, LP. My dear Aussie Man, your visits always bring a smile to my face. Your appreciation of my poetry and sunshine to my days! Thank you for your friendship and encouragement. Love & Mama Earth Light, Linda |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A monochrome world without rainbows or color, ~ as in the aftermath of war ~ but even bleaker and duller. This... is a recurring dream of mine. *S* I keep thinking (hoping? *S*) that one day, all the bits and pieces will fit together into a full story... Until then? *S* I'll slip into your poetry. *S* Well done!! |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
The polluting of Nature, ~ the sky, land, and seas, ~ would bring turbulent wind storms ~ floods, droughts, and dis-ease. This is a wonderful wake up call to those that are sleepwalking. May they read this and realize they can help preserve the beauty we all know of and you speak of here |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
i too think this is one of my favs but i do like the ones you write and put to voice too i always look foward to them |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Southern One ~ I always appreciate you 'slipping' into my poetry. I enjoy yours as well. So often, you and I feel ~ and see, the same things. Sometimes that's good ~ and some times, it's not.  ~ but mostly, that's a very good thang!!! Love to you and our Earth Mother, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Goddess ~ 'Tis true, what you say. ~ Far too many of us are 'sleep-walking" and need a "wake-up call"!!! Thank you for your caring response to my poem about our blessed Earth Mother. Love & Nature's Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
One Slick Lady ~ Hi, Helen! Thank you ~ and thank you! It is so good to know that you also enjoy my poems with music and my voice recordings! I really enjoy doing them. Perhaps I will get around to orchestrating another one, in the near future! Right now, I'm literally swamped with projects a plenty! Love and Natural Light! Linda |
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