Declined: An Earth Day Lament
a rhymed poem for Earth Day144 total reviews
Comment from Sasha
Lovely poem on the sad state of how we are misusing mother earth's resources. This is beautifully written and with lovely, gentle rhyme. Excellent reminder of how me must wake up and change our ways.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2013
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Lovely poem on the sad state of how we are misusing mother earth's resources. This is beautifully written and with lovely, gentle rhyme. Excellent reminder of how me must wake up and change our ways.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2013
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Valerie, I hope you are well, my friend. Thank you! Brooke :-)
Comment from Titanx9
We are indeed mistreating mother nature. There are places in my area where beautiful trees and shrubbery once grew that have been chopped down and cleared to make possible the construction of apartments/complexes or strip malls. It will be a sad day when mother nature says "declined." This is an enjoyable and thoughtful poem. Happy Earth Day to you, too!
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2013
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We are indeed mistreating mother nature. There are places in my area where beautiful trees and shrubbery once grew that have been chopped down and cleared to make possible the construction of apartments/complexes or strip malls. It will be a sad day when mother nature says "declined." This is an enjoyable and thoughtful poem. Happy Earth Day to you, too!
Comment Written 22-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2013
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titan, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from poetbear
On point and well written. A very sad reminder but sme are changing things or trying to do so.
Think fo John Denver, Steve Irwin, Jacques Cousteau and know that their amilies are carrying their work on.
I am sure Henry David Thoreau would salute this work and by the way we are trying to save Walden by petition.
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On point and well written. A very sad reminder but sme are changing things or trying to do so.
Think fo John Denver, Steve Irwin, Jacques Cousteau and know that their amilies are carrying their work on.
I am sure Henry David Thoreau would salute this work and by the way we are trying to save Walden by petition.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2013
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Maddy, thank you so very much for your most thoughtful response to this poem and also your generous exceptional rating :-) Brooke
Comment from emjaihammond
A truth nicely told. I enjoyed the message of this lovely piece with masterful wording. Easily understood and bringing your readers attention to a growing problem, already out of hand.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2013
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A truth nicely told. I enjoyed the message of this lovely piece with masterful wording. Easily understood and bringing your readers attention to a growing problem, already out of hand.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2013
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emjaihammond, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello adewpearl, Brooke, I enjoyed reading this timely Earth Day poem. It made me smile, but I couldn't help but to wonder if a certain handsome, impish two-year old is trying his mother's patience.
I just loved the chosen artwork of the fruit-picking fairy ... "Ain't she sweet."
Smiles, LateBloomer
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2013
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Hello adewpearl, Brooke, I enjoyed reading this timely Earth Day poem. It made me smile, but I couldn't help but to wonder if a certain handsome, impish two-year old is trying his mother's patience.
I just loved the chosen artwork of the fruit-picking fairy ... "Ain't she sweet."
Smiles, LateBloomer
Comment Written 22-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2013
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LateBloomer, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from J.Byers
An appropriate Earth Day poem, illustrating the cloud that hangs over us, threatening to burst at any moment. I liked the layout of this poem, and how you used punctuation sparingly. It read well, and I enjoyed the metaphors to describe Earth and us. Well done.
Blessings,
~ J.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2013
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An appropriate Earth Day poem, illustrating the cloud that hangs over us, threatening to burst at any moment. I liked the layout of this poem, and how you used punctuation sparingly. It read well, and I enjoyed the metaphors to describe Earth and us. Well done.
Blessings,
~ J.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2013
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J, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from Louise Michelle
Yes, indeed, Mother Earth might very well reach her limits as man continuously tests and torments in his selfish endeavors.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2013
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Yes, indeed, Mother Earth might very well reach her limits as man continuously tests and torments in his selfish endeavors.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2013
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Lou, thanks so much for your insights :-) Brooke
Comment from GWHARGIS
Incredibly beautiful poem of warning. I liked the maternal feel and the comparison to the human race being the children. This was a an eye opener. Nicely done. Happy Earth Day.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2013
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Incredibly beautiful poem of warning. I liked the maternal feel and the comparison to the human race being the children. This was a an eye opener. Nicely done. Happy Earth Day.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2013
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GWHARGIS, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from muezza56
a powerful message on mankinds abuse of the planet,and the resources we so depend on, are depleting, and which are taken for granted. lovely pic
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2013
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a powerful message on mankinds abuse of the planet,and the resources we so depend on, are depleting, and which are taken for granted. lovely pic
Comment Written 22-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2013
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muezza, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I agree a gorgeous picture, always love the little fairies. A good write for our Earth and a reminder that our Mother Earth needs looking after, protecting, nurturing, just as much, as you say in your second verse, that we do.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2013
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I agree a gorgeous picture, always love the little fairies. A good write for our Earth and a reminder that our Mother Earth needs looking after, protecting, nurturing, just as much, as you say in your second verse, that we do.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2013
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Thank you so very much, Pearl :-) Brooke