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I first posted this poem two years ago. A year later, when we were under lockdown and the noise of engines fell silent and wild animals walked the streets, it seemed that nature just might have a chance, but once again, pollution spews, plastic continues to fill the oceans and the ice caps are melting even more quickly. Today, Earth Day 2021, I find my poem is just as relevant, maybe more so.
Image credit: Mother Earth by gedomenas
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem. Its so important not to forget about our mother earth. Have a lovely day! Michael
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I’m so pleased you enjoyed the poem, Michael. Happy Earth Day 🙂
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Thank you very much, Chris! With the great poem i will remember for a longer time, how important this day really is. Happy Earth Day to you too. xx
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A powerful message Chris. Hope we all pay heed.
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We need to keep reminding ourselves, even of the small steps we can take. Thanks for your support, Sadje! 🙂
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You’re so right!
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the world is our home on loan
whilst alive
we should thrive
strive
to be kinder to her
happy earth day
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I appreciate your poetic response! Happy Earth Day to you 🙂
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A great Earth Day Post, Chris! I love the beautiful shape and colors. I am a very visual person, so the artistic aspect greatly enhanced the meaning for me! The illustration is also superb! Happy Earth Day! ❤ ❤ ❤
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I’m delighted you enjoyed the post, Cheryl! Happy Earth Day 🙂
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Your powerful poem asks the only question left to us, it seems. What will become of us?
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There could be some small shoots of hope. I was encouraged by Joe Biden’s commitment at the Climate Summit.
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Very important reminder, Chris! This was brilliant 🙂
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Thanks so much, Tom 🙂
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I must have missed this one two years ago. I know I’ve been following your blog at least that long 🤔 Anyway I love the way you did the shape of the poem. And yes, the sons of Adam and the daughters of Eve have made quite a mess of things!
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I’m pleased it’s new to you. Perhaps you were delving into a history site that day!
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Lol 😂 Could have been!
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A wonderful and profound poem, Chris. 🤩
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Thanks so much, Susan! 🙂
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I think this is an incredible poem, Chris. I am writing a Cli-fi book about this exact thing right now. Sadly, until the cost of not making changes outweigh the benefits from fossil fuels, I don’t expect anything will change. People in power are greedy and short sighted.
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Thanks so much, Robbie! My most recent novel features a similar theme. I’m currently busy with the sequel.
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Hi Chris, which of your novels is this one?
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‘Song of the Sea Goddess’ – https://lunasonline.wordpress.com/books/
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Great, I got it.
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I’m so pleased, Robbie! Hope you enjoy 🙂
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What indeed, Chris?
Some of us are doing little bits to help the Earth… although some of us could do a little bit more. Me included, being honest.
Good poem, Chris… hope you had a good Earth Day. 🙂
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I’m sure many of us are helping in small ways and it all counts. Always room for improvement, of course.
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Brilliant writing with an important message, Chris!
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Thanks so much, Eugenia 🙂
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Most welcome, Chris!😊
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Wonderfully penned, beautifully observed, sadly too wise, but really the truth – nicely done Chris.
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Thanks so much, Rory 🙂
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Hey Chris, you are very welcome 🙂
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A visual treat! Nice content, also!
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Thanks for the compliment, Benjamin. I appreciate it.
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Welcome! Well-deserved!
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Chris – this is a wonderful piece; would you mind if I shared it as a reblog at some point in the future? No pressure, of course 🙂
Thanks,
David
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Gosh, thank you, David. I would be delighted!
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