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Years of Native Tears
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Years of Native Tears |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533
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Decades removed from the city of bridges though countless crossings since, o'er the flow of earth's tears wrung from ridges, mountains and rolling hills rinse. From native's the names, the Allegheny hard rocks worn to boulders smooth, it melts then roars in spring when it's rainy to summer's rippling soothe. The Monongahela's rise from the south weeps from West Virginian slopes, two tribes whose language commingle one mouth in wide Ohio's bed elope. From hills through valleys on to midwest plains they laze in a southern sun, christened by Indians who now would pain realizing what we have done. In the murk of a heavier water fewer species of fish remain, eagle, bear, wolf, the beaver and otter crushed by concrete and steel urbane. This spiritless world would they mistify that souless give nature no fear, nor these waters reflect sentimental sky whose tomorrow's become unclear. That we take what we want and never give thoughtless in our selfish haste, they'd perplex that we'd think offspring could live in a world that we've laid to waste. That this progress would be our undoing, technology's merely a trap, this life's river on which we're canoeing consists of our own lying crap. "Happy people have no history" - French Proverb |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
very well said... (like the pic too)  |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Very well done, it reads smooth and enjoyable. Gloom |
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The Lady of Shallot Senior Member
since 2001-10-03
Posts 818USA |
Well, I must tell you this is really something and that last line? How true! Very reflective write, here. -befriend yourself and you will never be alone- |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you for this, Richard. It is eloquent, vivid, and honest.  Another Trademark Wells. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent Richard! Very well penned. Enjoyed as I do all your writing. Nancy. ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
The imagery was explosionary...as was the last line. Enjoyed... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
This spiritless world would they mistify that souless give nature no fear, nor these waters reflect sentimental sky whose tomorrow's become unclear. That we take what we want and never give thoughtless in our selfish haste, they'd perplex that we'd think offspring could live in a world that we've laid to waste. ================================= wisdom, truth and a reality check wrapped in your gift of rhyme diving.... Amen Richard ...well done. jm |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Have I ever mentioned that Texans sure write good? |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!!yes...again your talent leaves me in awe. There is something so classic and eternal about the way you write. The anger you have for what we have selfishly done to this earth is very clear and I totally agree with it. BRAVO!!!  I am glad to hear your voice shout out our shame. Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Excellent expression of truth and wisdom here, Richard. |
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Dennis Member
since 2001-02-19
Posts 235Indiana |
I can relate to these thoughts, just can't write poetry...but I sure like to read from time to time! Dennis |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
A different sort of trail of tears...one that has mass..slow destruction...You have penned such truth however eloquent, it's scary. Sincerely, Regina It's all in the mind |
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Robert A Member
since 2001-10-29
Posts 174 |
yeah, this is a great reflective piece, I like... |
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