Of What Are We Afraid?--(satire, I guess, type of poem, not the answer)

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VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

0 posted 2002-09-02 03:59 PM

Of What Are We Afraid?

If all of a sudden
the world was wild at love
instead of wild at war
could we cope with the millions
that would be added to the score?

Perhaps the planet would begin to sink
its orbit wobbling left and right
and morning would turn around
and end up being night.

Perhaps we’d crash into the sun
or kill comets on the way,
perhaps we’d spin the universe
and annihilate the day.

Maybe we’re fearful
of smiles all around,
it might upset our gravity
and turn us upside down.

The kangaroos of Aussie’s realm
might hop above their heads
because of their excitement
in the changing of their treads.

Perchance polar bears
would crawl out on the ice
looking for tuxedos
believing they were nice.

Well, cuz they’d think they were penguins
all headed for a ball
and that they must learn at once
just how to stand up tall.

Yes, perhaps the love and multitudes
would be harder still to bear
than death and destruction
and Al Qaida underwear.

But I think it would be worth the try
of laying down the gauntlet
and upsetting the rhythm and the rhyme
of Satan’s miserable greed and hatred.

©September 2, 2002

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

1 posted 2002-09-02 04:12 PM

Quite Frankly Madame, I don't give a hoot
what it is...for it is simply a special
write and so very awesome in the thought of
how it might be IF....

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

2 posted 2002-09-02 04:21 PM

Thank you Barry. I'll send you a copy of the poem that inspired the write. I'm sure the friend/poet wouldn't mind.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

3 posted 2002-09-02 04:30 PM

VAS, you are like Picasso---learned all the rules and broke them!

LAUGHING out LOUD
Linda

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

4 posted 2002-09-02 04:57 PM

E.A. Huh?

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2002-09-02 11:21 PM

(smiles) Oh Virginia, I actually love this thought very much, this is very true and I believe this could truly happen due to consequence! (big hugggssssss) This is excellent, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Virginia, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

6 posted 2002-09-02 11:22 PM

Very good thoughts you have

Cold hands means a warm heart

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

7 posted 2002-09-02 11:34 PM

Your own special humor permeates all that you write...making it more digestible even though the subject is serious. Admire your wit and good thoughts. ThisDiamond

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

8 posted 2002-09-03 05:35 AM

I like your optimistic view.

Thanks,
Melton

Tammy Blessing
Member

since 2002-08-26

Posts 366
PA

9 posted 2002-09-04 11:19 AM

Oh Vas! You have a wonderful thought here!
I especially liked this line:

Maybe we’re fearful
of smiles all around,
it might upset our gravity
and turn us upside down.

It reminded me of something my mother always said about smiles

being frowns turned upside down. Hugs to you, and smileys

too.
Peace,love,light and happiness
Tammy

Magicmystery
Senior Member

since 2002-02-13

Posts 821
Windsor, Ontario, Canada

10 posted 2002-09-04 12:20 PM

LOL.... I don't think you would have to worry too much about gravity and crashing into the sun.... from earth we come and earth we belong... any multitude we produce from our procreative ventures will still not produce NEW matter and mass... just re-arrange it a little. great poem and wonderful thoughts.

Sherry

Cherish the good memories past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow.
But above all... be kind to yourself today.

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

11 posted 2002-09-04 01:11 PM

Interesting thought, Virginia. We do know, of course, that this IS Satan's realm and war is part of the plan ... sad as it may be. Otherwise, like you wrote, Earth would sink under the weight of humanity ... or inhumanity ...

Wouldn't it be nice to have the answers?

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

12 posted 2002-09-06 05:10 AM

Very interesting...and of course it is not our fault that we live in a world of opposites...but something we do have control over is the way we view the world and take action...some choose to love and some choose to hate...and everything inbetween...James

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