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Where Have the Forests Gone?

Where have the forests gone?

In their place, stand metal cylinders
upon metal boxes,
upon metal platforms,
upon concrete floors,

spewing infection over the skies.

 

Where have the birds gone?

In their place, fly paper sheets
upon plastic nests,
upon plastic desks,
upon rubber wheels,

poisoning the land with refuse.

 

Where have the people gone?

In their place, lie cancer sufferers
upon hospital beds,
upon sterile boundaries,
upon early graves,

dreaming of greener landscapes.

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  • fairyzion
    July 15, 2008
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    Powerful.

    I really was impacted by this poem.Lately I have been feeling very guilty about being such a selfish human being, this poem let me see that this generation is not alone. Your images are very strong and a bit sad but truthful. I really enjoyed this.


  • sunflowers21573
    May 13, 2008

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    I see why you have won gold on this. Truly an amazing write. Your take on the prompt was PERFECT. I absolutely loved this. You get all my applause on this one!!!!!


  • shepherd23
    April 20, 2008

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    Hammerblows of Truth!

    Very well captured - this poem marches like a giant robot - it brings out fear and trembling - a spector - very industrial
    I like your work...


  • Great Cthulhu
    April 19, 2008

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    So much that is lost...

    What a perfectly sad commentary on the state of industrialization. Well done and kudos, excellent take on the picture prompt. You awoke the angry environmentalist in me, seeking to become a Luddite! I really enjoyed the imagery you employed, especially in your first stanza (my favorite) I was also impressed with the repeated use of 'upon' suggesting stacks and stacks of unneeded layers. I thoroughly enjoyed this polluted vision. Keep your pen to the page!

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  • bluecollarlove
    April 19, 2008
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    Pretty dismal thought.Too bad it's true.Although it's good to see you.

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