just because Larry C asked...(about ANWR)

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Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

0 posted 2005-03-16 10:59 PM

I drink black gold from the bowels of Earth
and there is nothing you can do about it.

I am thirsty.
And I am not willing to find alternates.
So remember this when you fill up my tank.

And as you remember, think of the tundra,
the life that exists beyond my eyesight or yours,
the life you are so willing to spend and sacrifice
for the sake of another mile or two.

Dear Ms Murkowski of Alaska,
and Mr Bush of America,
and all other ANWR drilling supporters:

You shall some day have to face
your own grandchildren,
maybe even your great grandchildren
and answer the tough question:

WHY??? WHY??? WHY???

Why didn’t you spend your time and energy
seeking alternative fuels???

Why were you so willing to suck down
all the black gold of the Earth’s coffers
until there was no more left within the tanks?

Why were you so willing to sacrifice
generations of animals, the environment,
in order to maintain your artificial lifestyle?

And why did you think
future generations
would thank you for this mindset?

*when you look for your lost keys in the bright light, do you ever stop and ask yourself, "where did I lose them???"*
*let's see if you can solve this one....*

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (03-17-2005 12:09 AM).]

iliana
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since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

1 posted 2005-03-16 11:29 PM

Hi, Kacy. This is an important poem and I support you in your feelings.

...jo

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

2 posted 2005-03-16 11:34 PM

Very well done Kacy. Thankyou for this.
hugs, Chris

You are ice and fire. The touch of you burns my hands like snow.
~Amy Lowell~

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

3 posted 2005-03-16 11:38 PM

Thank you Jo, and Chris. And if anyone doesn't like the tone of this post, blame Larry C.

ice
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since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

4 posted 2005-03-17 06:35 AM

"WHY??? WHY??? WHY???"

Money! Money! Money!"

Grrrrrr!

___________ice
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LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19

Posts 13296

5 posted 2005-03-17 06:37 AM

yes, those poops, really grinds the spine...good work Kacy!

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

6 posted 2005-03-17 10:01 AM

I haven't been there but truly hope it remains pristine. I still log a lot of miles while I hope for an alternative fuel I can afford. Hmmm... And thank you Kacy for being you.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

7 posted 2005-03-17 10:05 AM

Kacy, I thank you ~ and Larry C!

It truly boggles the mind how mankind continually shoots itself in its proverbial foot!

Linda

kayjay
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since 2002-06-24

Posts 2015
Oregon

8 posted 2005-03-17 10:45 AM

Tundra blinks awake
Shudders reverberate change
Timelessness departs

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

9 posted 2005-03-17 10:48 AM

enjoyed

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

10 posted 2005-03-17 10:48 AM

Thanks, passionate poet friends. Larry, thanks for the email, and your continued reading support.
Nice poetic reply, Ken!

froggy
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since 2003-06-23

Posts 1893
Michigan

11 posted 2005-03-22 08:09 PM

Why? Because of greed
Why? Because of Stupity
Why? Because they want to destroy life for
future generations.

This poem speaks for thousands

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