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Beautiful Blue Marble

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Stay away from the word of God
if it was written by the hand of man.
Trust the moral conscience of soul
for within you, is truth of his plan.

Love and respect all forms of life
for within them they play a part
restoring health to this planet
for like you, Earth has a heart.

Value the air, of crisp blue sky.
Respect water, the giver of life.
Never take for granted these things
or like us, you’ll pay with your life.

Only take what’s needed to live
in the song, Mother Nature sings.
Leave the rest, for all Gods creatures
whether on foot or carried on wings.

Live your life in healthy balance.
Follow heart and voice of soul.
That comes from moral conscience
and this world will always be whole.



Author notes

Prompt: If the human race was brought to the brink of extinction and the ancestors of the few who survived found a time capsule that you left, what wisdom would you like to pass on?

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  • Forgotten Lilith
    November 14

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    Very conscious, but this poem has nothing in it that I haven't already thought of, so it's not really offering me wisdom personally. I really like it and think it was somewhat inspiring - to like make me conserve energy, but didn't really "cheer me up", but thanks, however, for entering my contest. Your poem was well written and deserves the trophies it already has. Take care.


  • Vernal Bloom
    September 20

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    Live your life in healthy balance.
    Follow heart and voice of soul.
    A very true piece of art! How great meanings are hidden here and how I enjoy sibbing the lines.
    I thank you kindly for sharing this with us and congratulations on winning all these trophies!

    ~Massy~


  • Haiku-bless-you gold member
    September 20

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    Wonderful wisdom to be imparted to future generations, full of solid advise for the future of the planet and man. Well written with tight rhyme and good meter. Congrats on the many trophies acknowledging the worthiness of this piece. Write on dear poet!

    Brother Dennis




  • daviscth
    August 24

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    This is a beautiful picture you used and I just love the title. You have created a wonderful poem with your prompt. Thanks so much for sharing it with me.


  • Ms.Daydream
    August 22

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    This is a very powerful piece that conveys a very urgent message. A time capsule needs these kinds of wisdom.
    Very good rhyming, not forced at all. The poem doesn't flow as much as it should, but still, it doesn't matter much, because the way you wrote it was beautiful. The vocabulary; marvellous.

    Very good work, and good luck in the contest. =)


  • punkprincess64
    August 21
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    wow!

    I really loved this poem! especially the last stanza!
    good luck in the contest!


  • crivanea silver member
    June 24

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    strong poem! lovely! very nicely written..full of wise wisdom and thoughtful phases...the opening is particularly well written.


  • drifting cloud silver member
    June 22

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    This is a lovely poem. I enjoyed reading. I much agree, especially the first stanza. Thanks for entering.


  • Chocolate Chip
    April 2
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    thanks so much for entering and good luck in the contest.


  • upperworld06
    April 2

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    this kind of reminds me of Native Americans, what with the whole part about nature belonging to Mother Nature. it reminds me of this saying "Man belongs to Earth, Earth does not belong to man." thanks for entering


  • DancingShadowCorpse
    March 25

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    Beautiful picture and even more beautiful poem. These words are all about giving up our indulgences and saving our planet. Thanks for your entry, goodluck!


  • Never.Give.Up silver member
    March 12

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    This is beautiful, it has a heart lifting quality to it as well.

    A wonderful write and I wish you all the best in the contest.

    Kate


  • echo-ink
    March 7
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    Loved it

    finals

  • piccola silver member
    March 6
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    aha! but where did conscience come from. It is my belief that although human hands penned the Bible, it was done much as a businessman uses a secretary. Although many men were used, the Bible has a theme and is consistent throughout, as though done by one person ... yep! It isn't contradicting itself ... that's the many religions that man has come up with. Nice write though.


  • Lady Michaella
    February 13
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    aaw!! this poem is beautiful!!! really well done :D
    it gets strait to the point at line ONE!! which is very impressive! I loved reading it.. the rhyme and flow was excellent.. made it very interesting and distinctive. great work with this poem!! great take on the prompt!!

     

    thanks for entering my contest.. and best of luck to you in it!!

     

    -Lemon Bee-

    xx

     


  • Natural Disaster
    February 8

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    Beautiful poem, especially when it gets into talking of respect. I like to say "Respect your mother." Because in a lot of ways its the same.

    This line spoke to me.
    "for like you, Earth has a heart."

  • ecrivain01
    February 7
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    In line 16 ...

    it should be "whether", not "weather". You certainly do have a grasp of the present world situation. However, I'd suggest you read the poems in the finalist list. This won't measure up to them. My suggestion would be, if you have another poem, pull this one and submit something else. There's still time.


  • Pure Thought silver member
    November 16, 2008
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    Superb Gold!!!

    Words we need to heed NOW. First line to last.

    Buddy


  • aslanlight
    November 16, 2008
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    Lol so it's you! We two think so alike don't we.


  • aslanlight
    November 12, 2008
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    Wow impressive! There's so much wisdom in you words and they contain a whisper of Native American philosophy to my mind. 'Only take what's needed to live' reminds me of the Indians thanking the animals they hunted for giving their lives so they could live.

    An inspiring and thoughtful entry, thanks!

    Peace Georgia


  • Rovingone gold member
    November 6, 2008

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    This poem is like a creed. It gives you insight into the important ideals that are worth the following if one is to be a truly good friend of the Earth.

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