Will grim reaper's scythe*
Destroy wetlands true?
Or save them for
A future view?
Once gone; never
Shall they return
Tranquil places disappearing
At an astonishing rate
Will we mortals
Never learn**?
Author notes
If you choose, please read the following footnotes:
I'm speaking particularly of Marsh Island, at the Washington Park Arboretum, please click on first link for pictures:
* http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Washington_Park_Arboretum_Waterfront_Trail
**Partially inspired by this old song: "Where Have All the Flowers Gone". Here's a link, for those not familiar with it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_Have_All_the_Flowers_Gone
For info on the phrase: 'the grim reaper's scythe', click on the following link:
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_(personification)
For more information on wetlands, just click on this Google Link:
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=RNWO,RNWO:2008-24,RNWO:en&q=%3Cwetlands%3E
Dedicated to the preservation of wetlands.
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Woah I am so with you on this one greed and big business is taking over wetland ares and using up the resources one way or another ..the wetland are the heartlands of all species on earth yet we are killing this heart all over the world and many stand by whilst it is done ..the more we can do to expose the greedy individuals that perpetrate this CRIME against nature the better off the world will be..every single person this earth should be involved one way or another when it comes to the environment its fauna and flora..go for it poet
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Thank you for your most thoughtful comments; compliments, and applause. I do appreciate them.
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Good
I liked this poem, although i found it stuttered in places while i was reading it (if that makes sense)
It may be the layout that im not used to though.
Using poetry to bring awareness to the problems people don't pay attention to is a great thing.
I have to plead ignorance though as to why the asterix were used, perhaps you could explain it to me.
Blessed Be
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Thank you for your comments; compliments and question. The reason for the asteriks is to refer the reader to each particular footnote (URL), which will, when clicked on provide illustrations; or definition of terms, or explanatory material to help the reader understand the specific meaning of my poetry. In most serious works of literature, like Shakespeare, the editors, or author, provide footnotes, which either refer the reader to the bibliography at the back of the book, or immediately, provides explanatory info for the reader which amplifies the meaning of the text. For example, if, on this poem "Arboretum - Lesson for the Day-, if you click on the first URL, a screen will pop up which shows pictures of Foster Island and Marsh Island at the University of Washington's Arboretum. I was sitting on a bench, along the trailside, going through Marsh Island when I wrote this poem. I hope this answer's your question. Thanks for asking.
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Drill Baby Drill
Yeah right. I agree with this poem whole heartedly. somethings are just untouchable by anyone and should not be touched or ruined by the hands of man. I'm no environmentalist, bu tI understand beauty and that it should be perserved. I would like to go see some of these places with my children one day and they should not just do what they want to do with Mother Earth. Great write loves it! -
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Arboretum - Lesson for the Day
Thank you for your comments, and compliments. If you click on the first footnote (URL) which I provided in the author notes, you will find pictures of both Foster Island and Marsh Island, which are part of the Waterfront Trail. I wrote this poem while seated on a bench, alongside the trail, on Marsh Island. This location provided inspiration for this poem.
Thanks again for your comment.
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On the one hand I fully appreciate your passion and concern. It ~seems~ like this is indeed what's going on. On the other hand mother nature reclaims territory every year. She made a damn fine attempt to take back Galveston this year!
What I don't like seeing is the Federal government placing bans on constructive use of small plots of soggy soil that they deem "wetlands" that are too small in size and scope to support any real diversified fauna habitats. That's silly.
Anyway, interesting sentiments.
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments; compliments, and applause. I do appreciate them.
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Here we have "The Marsh" and it has been purchased now, and preserved by a health and wellness company! Perhaps we are learning, little by little; I just hope the slow learners among us don't wait too long! Your poem is sparse and striking, a powerful read, and it is always worth clicking on your work!
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Thank you for your most thoughtful comment; compliment, and applause. I do appreciate them.
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This I hope will get people to start thinking what they can do to help.Even if it is just to open up and talk about what is happening and going to happen if we as people together don't do something to stop it.You researced well and your notes were very helpful.Thanks for the chance to read this.
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Thanks for your thoughtful comments; and applause. I do appreciate them.
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But it is comforting to know that life will continue without us!
Ovations!
Marianne
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Than k you for your comment; compliment and applause. I do appreciate them.
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Probably not.The human race seems hell bent on destroying all that is beautiful.evrn when it is too late, they still won't realise what they have done.I wish they would hear the wake up call, Ros
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Aye, probably, sad but true. Thanks for your thoughtful comments; compliment and applause. I do appreciate them.
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The time for the power of the poet's pen is now in making the materialists aware of the loss of the shore ecosystems.
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Aye, indeed. I assume, then that you clicked on the references that I provided; because I'm speaking mainly of Marsh Island, in the University of Washington's Arboretum (park). Thanks for your supportive comment.
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I am in LoUiSiAna where the coast is sinking without new land being formed because of flood control. There were alot of canals cut for industry. The wet land distance helped to dissapate the hurricanes as they slow down over land.
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Unfortunatly, some humans have absolutely no idea of how they are ruining this planet for human habitation. Evidently, they don't even consider leaving fresh water; clean air; or anything essential for human survival for their own children and grand-children. All they seem to think about is money.
Someday, they may regret their rash actions.
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great write, wise words, scary question. Will we?? Liked this alot.
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Thank you for your comment and compliment.
I do appreciate both.
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it seems the need to make more money, always offset the value of what we are destroying. humans never seem to learn
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Thank you for your comment and compliment; I do appreciate both.
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true..
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Thank you.
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Wow!!
Powerful piece in so few words which is Magnificent!
The question You posed at the end...
Will we ever learn?
Makes me wonder myself...
but it seems that each day...
another creature becomes extent...
another part of the rainforest destroyed...
Just a sad thing~
Thank You for sharing this my Friend!
Keep that quill dancing!!
Many blessings to You
Best wishes too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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Thank you for both your comment and complment. And, also, many blessings to you, as well.
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I must say that you have a knack for the short poems. Every time I see exactly what you mean, and love the fact that its said in such little words.
Bravo! Fantastic Write, as always!
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Thank you for your comments and compliment. I do appreciate both.
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Very good message.
Lady Dragonwyck
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