This poem is posted in connection with the
January 2011 column piece for River's Ruminations
End the Silence
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posted for One Shot Wednesday week 27 at One Stop Poetry
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posted for One Shot Wednesday week 27 at One Stop Poetry
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14 comments:
Fantastic, River and a great poem to begin the new year with. I must try to think of one as well. Powerful writing, profound truths.
I've turned off 2 light bulbs. I will do more everyday to conserve what I use.
We are the caretakers of our world, which in turn is the caretaker of us all. Harming the earth is harming ourselves. Wise words, River.
I don't hold out much hope that humans as a group will ever get it. But I wish we would.
A River of truth.
i hope we wake up as well...i dont know...it would take a lot of changed attitudes...
"Bones of granite..."
Love this line...hard as granite appears it too has the fragility of bone when brutalized. Your poem is beautiful and expresses the love for life and the responsibility we all have toward this planet to all of creation.
love the way you have it written on stone...makes it even more powerful as if the earth was bleeding it herself....we are so cruel to the beauty that gives us life...bkm
Change is what happens when the minority become collected and their voices become louder til they are heard (and the actions part too :). It's never the abuser who wakes up decidely different. Wish humans weren't so selfish :( I know I'm not the greediest consumer I know, but am not necessarily coming out smelling like a rose either. I just wanted you to know that I read your poem, hear you and agree. Thank you.
xx
Deep, powerful and so true. It is we who have to take care f our Earth...
Here is my one shot:
musical whirlwind
An excellent message put across in a real beautiful manner!!
Time to go green..and respect the source of everything material (and non material) we have ever managed to have!!!
A very happy and peaceful year to you, River..
Thank you for your comments about my writing and the importance of protecting the environment.
Lisa- I don't agree with you. If the abusers (primarily all humans) don't start changing future generations will not be. I have faith nature will make a comeback like she has in past but people...
a very good read i love tat it shows your desire to make mother earth a better place for us all a champion of words and spirit
Well-stated battle cry. Effective, urgent work.
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