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| Open Poetry #24 |
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By Boot and Backpack (thanks Amatur2 for the inspire!) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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By boot and by backpack we made our attack at a threatening bulldozer's gigantic big track that tried to bury our tiniest natives, the plants on the hillside that Mother Nature kindly gave us. We stood our ground, made that monster turn 'round in its tracks. I wonder if he saw what we saw when he tried to depart... the way his nasty teeth had chewed the earth apart. Yes, we were few and miniscule by comparison. but we still won that battle, hands and weapons down. By boot and backpack we made our attack. And won. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Powerful in content and write. Margherita |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks Margherita! It's based on a true event that happened years ago in California, where some of us stood our ground and prevented the hillside developers from destroying a little bit of MOM's natural landscape. |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
I love it when poetry is used to teach and inspire. You do both so well here. Thank you. Eric |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you very much for that comment Eric. I've learned over the years that individual action can change the course of events. I am neither helpless nor hopeless. |
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Amature2 Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 416 |
Midnitesun I am honored to have inspired you to write this, isn't it a great feeling when a few people can stop some bulldozers from getting past them? You did an Awesome job. "This we know - the Earth does not belong to man - man belongs to the Earth." Chief Seattle [This message has been edited by Amature2 (02-09-2003 09:54 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Kacy, I'm glad that you won your war...we have that problem with developers in Florida a lot, too.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Yeppers! By making a stand, we can make a difference! Wonderful write! Warm hugs, Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks to all of you. Yes, if we stick together we can change the outcome of most anything thrown at us. |
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Robert Frazier Senior Member
since 2003-02-06
Posts 1014 |
I enjoy the "voice" and diversity of your poetry. I always make my way to them, quickly! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Robert, what a kind comment! Thank you so much for your wonderful support. |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
My ...I truly hope more realize that what they think,say and do does make a difference.Thanks for taking a stand now I really got to get out of here and go play with my wah-wah.  Live like it's your last day... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
ROTFL at you Ray. If you need help with that, just holler.  Thanks my frozen amigo. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very much appreciated... |
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