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My Dilemma (Answer to Parker's Challenge)
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My Dilemma (Answer to Parker's Challenge) |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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Dear Earth, I've always honored you, And unknowingly was polluting too. I shall ask for guidance right away. And try to do better from this day. Lord of the Universe, show me the way. What is there I might do today, To help keep everything in it place, And no longer bring myself disgrace? I wear no furs and no feathered hat, But I know I must do more than that. I'm told I shouldn't have dug that herb, Or the whole of Nature I could disturb. Every tree I have cut, I must replant, Or someday there will be not one extant. It seems I'm wrong, if I do or don't. So I'm asking now is it will or won't? Should I get up early and start the day, And try hard to find a better way? Or should I stay right here in my bed, And pull the blankets over my head? I must not dig for my own food. It was put there for Nature, not my good. I may grow my own, but must spare the slug, And do no more harm to any bug. So you see my dilelmma, what do I do? That will be most pleasing unto you? I guess the right answer can only be, To rebuild the earth, while excluding me. By Joyce 04/14/01 |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
as a nature lover, I truly appreciated this one, Joyce. Kathleen Blake |
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thecraig Member
since 2001-03-11
Posts 223 |
I Pray Domes on the Moon & mars may help those who cherish life & nature escape & leaP TO REAL NATURAL BEAUTY FROM EACH STEPPING STONE. YES EARTH SHOULD NOT LOSE HER SELF TO THE GREED OF MANKIND WHEN THERE ARE COMETS & ROCKS WAITING TO BE MINED, THAT MAY INDEED FEED THE EARTH REPLENISHING NEUTRIENTS MAN HAS RAPED AWAY ALLOWING GRASS & TRESS THAT REACH THE hEAVENS APLENTY. |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
I enjoyed this...and it is a dilemma. I know I am quilty of not doing my part, it just seems overwhelming, at times. Thanks for this! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Joyce, when we had the time...we went out and picked off the slugs and bugs...but now we want the bounty, AND the feast!... we are a magnificent bunch, but still, the pests take over.... a good write. We must persist for the good of all, in the best of ways... |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Very nicely written Joyce ... a dilemma indeed, you've crafted this well. This was a wonderful read, and I enjoyed the lovely rhythm to your words!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I wear no furs and no feathered hat, But I know I must do more than that. I'm told I shouldn't have dug that herb, Or the whole of Nature I could disturb. Every tree I have cut, I must replant, Or someday there will be not one extant. It seems I'm wrong, if I do or don't. So I'm asking now is it will or won't? ========================= it is all our dilemma... wonderful answer to the challenge Joyce you addressed many issues here in perfect cadence. well done poetess In another life...I know I loved you then |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Joyce, I hear your voice and you do have a choice. If each will undo what each has done. It will be a better world this one. Wonderfully done. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Joyce - if more of us felt this way, the delicate earth wouldn't be crying today. Very well written, and enjoyed reading. BC |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
I say don't exclude yourself, we must rebuild together all included.... its the only possible way. great piece. Parker |
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