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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Foretells… Colors vibrant, must be male Red-tailed hawk upon limb, there, at the end of my drive, less than a few miles away from the middle of town where has his Country gone? Deer track across my grass, where the deeper stance lies she, or he, bent to graze the greening of the spring here in this yard where has their Country gone? Bush tailed but light and thin small fox scurried past my eyes, reddish color, low to ground white-socked, ears cocked back in search of food where has his Country gone? Barren field, empty house corporate claim in search of mouse, bankrupt owners let things go some retired, some moved on; barren field, empty stores where has our Country gone? |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
a real thought provoker...there was a time when I rode my horse, all over this area, and now, all farm land is gone to building projects, townhouses, businesses, and so forth....my oh my... well done Kari, could feel the yearning for the old days... I'd have to move to Northern PA to get away from it all, they call it God's country up there...sigh |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very profound write m'friend. This is just so true...sadly. We have to drive quite a few miles to find some kind of sanctuary. I haven't seen any deer around 'my bay' in the past six years either.... Very thought provoking write.  In the midst of winter, |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Enchantress....look outside your bedroom window  I can feel the longing in this one for the 'old' days. i think every generation goes through this melancholy feeling. from the times of one-street, one saloon western towns to the present. Motors produce exhaust. For the benefit of the power of the motor, fumes foul up the air from the exhaust. The next generation will wish for the space WE had, and so on and so on. That being said, I share your thoughts completely. I, too, wish for that "less-cluttered" time..... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sissie...That questions really makes this poem deeply thoughtful as well as profound. Each day, even each minute has its own change. In the long run, if the living of the world can respect the other living, than I think the question can be answered, where it is meant to be. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
damn! this...yes, profound indeed |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
So much has changed, agreed. So much! Very thought provoking and true and done in a very gentle, artful way. We are on the same page on this, SIL. *hugs*...jo |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Powerful words that reflect my heart as well...I cry for the world as we knew it because there was still safety and innocense...now...well now I guess the future evolves and I fear for the world our grandchildren will inherit...Thought provoking and very well put...**Big Hugs** |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
Powerful poem!! You don't know how up close and personal I have seen this. Take Care, JulieAnn ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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wredgranny Member
since 2006-11-18
Posts 493Ky. USA |
Barren field, empty house corporate claim in search of mouse, bankrupt owners let things go some retired, some moved on; barren field, empty stores where has our Country gone? Sunshine you heart is showing my friend,the spirit speaking loudly. Where there are buildings not needed,more roads than places to go,more resources wasted,let us hope one day we may still see the face of Father Sky beneath the pall of the "country" they built,and the little kin survive our "caring" for them?? blessings sister
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"They paved paradise And put up a parking lot" right where I used to ride too LeeJ Karilea I hope they will leave room for you to ride |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
where has the country gone? to fight an endless openended war in a quest for the greater greed...but nature will fight back and it is! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Good question! |
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