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the new silent spring
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the new silent spring |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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When Rachel Carson wrote the book, "Silent Spring" the premise was that song birds might disappear from an overabundance of toxic pesticides combined with careless destruction of habitat. Now enters a new deadly threat, an avian flu that might annihilate many migratory wild birds who unknowingly flew into dangerous flyways and byways. Listen to the songbirds, enjoy their melodies. Record them for posterity, not just prosperity. For there yet may be glooming on the horizon the dreaded forecast of a silent spring. |
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Thomas119gold Senior Member
since 2002-06-03
Posts 708Biloxi, MS (city by the sea) |
I love your write but I hate the possible outcome. So I will pray that there will be a songful spring every year Tom |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I'll sing along with you on that note! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh, Kacy ... let's pray this never happens. I do know that a whole flock of swans were taken by that terrible flu, somewhere in Europe I believe. Our feathered friends large or small give us such joy in colour and song, what a tragedy it would be to lose them. Thankyou for this. hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Kacy, I cannot even imagine a spring without the robin's song. I do hope this bird flu can be controlled quickly. Congrats on your 21,000 sterling posts! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
they simply sing without any hidden agendas they simply sing |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Chills here. Kacy, I read that book my freshman year in college so I know it well as most of us our age do. Let's hope it never happens either way. The birds here in Houston were affected last year and dying by the hoards from West Nile virus, which affects humans, too -- this affected particularly the crows and doves....broke my heart. This year, there have not been as many warnings...but I wonder. *hugs*...jo |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Kacy?... You are beautiful, my friend... and your words lend beauty to a heartbreaking situation... Thank you for posting this...  "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Kacy, this gave me chills, yet the heartfelt encouraging words, gave promise with warning, wonderfully done, thank you |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
I'm also concerned about a silent spring. I hope our birds are safe. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"Listen to the songbirds, enjoy their melodies. Record them for posterity, not just prosperity."  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I hope it doesn't reach the California Gnatcatchers that nest in my orange trees, or the Peregrine falcon whose chosen roost is the ornamental plum in my side yard.... may this new scare prove to be as false as Ms Carson's. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> ______________Ratleader______________ |
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