Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This poem tells us that we have to be careful with nature and slow down the polluting of the air and water and other harmful things we do. We want to keep
Earth safe and beautiful so we don't have to leave it and miss the things we love most about it. The repetition enhances the emotion of the piece.

Good luck in the contest. Keep writing

Joan

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2019

Thanks, Joan. I'm glad the intent of the poem comes through.

reply by dragonpoet on 29-Mar-2019

You are most kindly welcome, Aiona

Joan

Comment from Mike Stevens

Excellent

Another fine poem, Aiona--it's tragic that the Republicans are making fun of climate change, and selfishly clinging to their 'me first, me only' philosophy--ignorance wrapped in selfishness

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019

Thank you for the compliment, Mike. I love our planet so much. I look at other planets and think, "I dunno. May be okay to visit, but I wouldn't wanna live there." So yeah, I hope we can all work together as stewards. But you know, even in my parents' families, siblings can't seem to get along. (I'm an only child, you see.)

Comment from susand3022

Excellent

I don't know Aiona... I think we might have to leave it for our grandchildren, or maybe our great-grandchildren... depending on your age of course! I have a friend who just turned 40 and she's got 2 grandkids already... 3 and 5. I have one son, 18, and I'm in my early 50's! So you know... there's a spread! I am a Great Aunt though... the 5th is on the way! LOL

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019

LOL! Yes, I guess I could have put "posterity," but that's four syllables. Hmm. Maybe I can change it around a bit.

reply by susand3022 on 27-Mar-2019

It's fine the way it is! lol

reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019

I ended up changing it to posterity. It works. It also starts with a "p" like "planet," so it kind of fits the pattern of the other stanzas. I like both ways, but this one seems to have more structure. Thanks for the suggestion!

Comment from Ronni

Excellent

I like your take on what we would miss 'If We Left" this earth for all those
places and trade offs, and what we would gain in return. A most intriguing
inquiry indeed, and challenge of choices most provocative. Like your
pic choice took which blends in with your theme.
Thanks for sharing, and indeed keep writing more!
Best wishes, Ronni

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019

Thanks, Ronni. I'm glad you liked it. It was fun writing it! These contest parameters really do make me think about how to use words!

Comment from JudyE

Excellent

Well said. Whatever the attractions of other places, we need to be very careful of what we wish for. Thanks for an interesting piece and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2019

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.