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echoes from stone walls |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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With an ear pressed to the cold ground, listening to Mother’s heartbeat, a surrealistic sound did surround; I heard a deep sigh, followed by a mournful cry. Though muffled, ‘twas unmistakably the sound of pain and frustration. I backed away, startled, yet Her voice was crystal clear. The gravity of the moment grounded me, and the air was charged with intense fear. "You must give me back my forests" she cried, "and my pristine waters, too. For that’s the only way you’ll survive. It’s the God’s truth, from me to you." So I gathered up what courage I had, and climbed a nearby mountain top, then shouted above the trees and clouds, "This destruction has to stop!" When the echo came back from the canyon wall my heart sank, and on my knees I did fall. For no one was listening, save those stone walls. |
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Rainbowdust Member
since 2002-12-05
Posts 320Sydney, Australia |
I'm listening Kacy, and I join you in your plea... I wonder what it will take to make the rest of the world listen. The answer scares me.... The soul would have no rainbows, had the eyes no tears. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"So I gathered up what courage I had, and climbed a nearby mountain top, then shouted above the trees and clouds, "This destruction has to stop!" When the echo came back from the canyon wall my heart sank, and on my knees I did fall. For no one was listening, save those stone walls." I hear ya Kacy... I think we need to yell louder so the ones at the top can hear. Heart Hugs, Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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jody5 Senior Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 876California, U.S.A. |
Great Write. Huggs Kim |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
If only more people read and felt this way Kacy. We could all shout together and make ourselves heard..thank you..great writing.. Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I still have yet to see a redwood tree.  I sure hope they are still around, hell, I hope I am still around to get that opportunity. And? If I have to make a wish list, I'd include some wetlands. (You'd think that one would be easy considering all the pissing contests that go on in politics.  )love ya Kace  |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
YAY !!!! So well written! So well said! Thank you for sharing this. ::Snoopy dancing:: YAY !!!! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
It's like a warm hug, to hear that others ARE listening, and more than likely taking some kind of action at their local level. Thanks friends, for hearing the scream. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"You must give me back my forests" she cried, "and my pristine waters, too. For that’s the only way you’ll survive. It’s the God’s truth, from me to you." We're out here Kacy, listening and longing to be heard. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I know you are, Lady. We might have to start screaming louder though, to be heard over all the political brouhaha. Meanwhile, even whale migration is taking a major change, due to Arctic warming trends. But it's just whales, right? The entire planet continues to reap what we humans sow.  |
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wounded eagle New Member
since 2005-12-24
Posts 5 |
Very well said. May the whole world hear and listen to what you say. I for one will carry your message forward. Thanks for the inspiration. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read  |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
A short response to this, dear poet. It is not fear you show but respect Our mother is stronger than the will Of a millon, million crude men, with crude ideals. In my opinion, these are the strongest lines in the poem... "You must give me back my forests" she cried, "and my pristine waters, too. For that’s the only way you’ll survive." This seems so obvious, common knowledge, and I don't know why it is not heeded.. All I can say is Amen, to those words and to the rest of your heartfelt poem.. The last line made me shiver, I know that feeling... Peace to you, gentle poet. -----------ice/ford ><> |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Dear Kacy.... what ice said. what serenity wants. we will decease. the earth shall live, renew, regenerate. written in undertone, in respect. i only wish it would be in our time. thank you, once again! |
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