Angels fly in poisoned air,
their wings coated
with the pollution of life;
breathing becomes labored
in their effort to survive
in an alien land.
Caustic chemicals collect in environment,
as trash covers the grounds
piling on sidewalks and streets,
over-running the alley ways,
while the once pristine landscape
buckles under the waste,
burdening spirits in their flight.
Creation,
clean and pure at one time,
is now heavily stained
by the diseases of mankind;
evil encroaches
as death infiltrates the living
all is un-noticed
in the rush of heavy plumes
that flutter to stay afloat,
while whispered prayers of hope
float on fatal faults of frailty.
Author notes
just strange thoughts on the picture (found on Flickr).......I really don't know.....
Please tell me what you think
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Sounds like the plight of the earth alright.. what humans have done to it, and the price we ultimately pay for that.
Another very powerful write!
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Thanks so much kiwi! Glad you enjoyed.
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This is way interesting. It makes me think on why our guardian angels have a hard time getting to us sometimes. I can picture this and makes me realize we need to take a bigger stand with protecting the air. This was beautiful. Your first stanza just pulled me in.
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Thank you so much 'ForgivenRevenger' for reading and your lovely comment. I am pleased you enjoyed this.
best wishes
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Love this...
So abstract & conflicting in its imagery & train of thought...
So sad yet thought provoking yet compelling & beautifully penned...
Keep up the good work...
Well done!!!
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Thank you Fritz - glad you enjoyed these abstract thoughts of mine. I don't know where they come from sometimes....lolol
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No probs, was my pleasure...
I loved it...
Take care,
Fritz......
X
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This is sad
and beautiful-- what a wonderful
juxtapostion!
I adore this!!
~Pastel
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Thank you Pastel - glad you liked this.
(just some strange thoughts I got on that picture....lolol)
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Radom thoughts? goodness If i wrote down my radom thoughts
it would frighten people--that is if they could make sense of it
You really moved me with your "randomness" lol
Again, Wonderful write!!!!!
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aww - what a lovely comment. Thanks!
(I think the majority of my 'writes' are random, at the moment thoughts...lol
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I loved it, very well written and such an amazing take on the picture. Truly unique.
Keep up the amazing work
Hugz
Tristan
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Thank you so much 'Tristan D' for reading and your lovely comment. I am pleased you liked this.
blessings
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Wow, this is quite the write hun! I do like what came to your mind when you saw the picture. The imagery is strong and powerful, fine flow and superb splashes of alliteration. An excellent read hunni
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Thank you so much LadyD - glad you enjoyed this.
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This is one that cuts so deep! I love the pic. with this!!!
You nailed it Sis!
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Thanks Az - glad you liked this.
Just saw that pic and saved it - then decided to write for it last night - needed something to keep my mind occupied...lol
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I enjoyed the whole poem but that last line is superb, really really well done indeed, very vivid and quite emotional,
great stuff,
Alex.
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Thank you so much Alex - glad you enjoyed these somewhat strange thoughts of mine. That last line - I almost deleted. wasn't sure I liked it.....
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Awesome, awesome, awesome!
I feel that your take on the picture makes so much sense, quite logical as well as being absolute truth regarding our environment. One must wonder how God's angels deal with the mess man has made. As you say, all is unnoticed; but, like you, I notice and detest the degradation of God's glorious handiwork.
Surely there is a contest somewhere this would fit right in, for it ought to take the GOLD.
Luv & hugs, BonnieQ 
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Thank you so much 'Bonnie Q' for your lovely comment on this.
I found that picture and just liked it for some reason. Then I started typing - this is what came out. Some might make sense, some prob. doesn't, I'm not even sure what is says!...lolol
Being in a rural area, we see a lot of 'mess' on the beautiful landscape - it's sad.
(I didn't even look for a contest, although thank you for such a nice remark....
blessings
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Image shall inspire but the heart shall speak
Telling it in raw honesty of truth
Paints such an image in my mind, leaving its double meanings between lines.
Deep and emotional
The flaws human life creates and the devil of lungs create.
Best wishes to you hun
Julie x
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Thank you Julie - glad you enjoyed these somewhat strange thoughts.
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neat take on the picture, seems we are born pure, then worldly influences start to pervade upon our very beings... enjoyed this
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Thanks Rob - glad you enjoyed this strange write...lol
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OHHHH this is so sad and deep,the angels come from purity into a land filled of pollutions and toxic land fills
sad but yet they are pure no matter what...thank you for sharing
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Thank you 'misticmoonlite'...
yes, they are pure - but I'm sure some of our toxins have to touch them in some way.....sad.....
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I am glad that you posted this I really like it. It does go good with the picture thanks for sharing take care
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Thanks Starz - I found that picture (forgot to show you the 'inspiration'...lol) and re-wrote for it.....and this is what typed up....lolol
glad you liked
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Oh, my...
Not so strange at all! You know they want to re-classify man as a virus...or is it bacteria? I don't remember which...but apparently we are one or the other as far as the lovely Earth is concerned!
I can feel your angel's anguish in this one!
Very well penned...and understood!
Write on and on!
amazing...really
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Thank you islekine - glad you enjoyed these strange thoughts...lol
Virus, bacteria - either one would prob. fit at times....
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Oh, my...
Not so strange at all! You know they want to re-classify man as a virus...or is it bacteria? I don't remember which...but apparently we are one or the other as far as the lovely Earth is concerned!
I can feel your angel's anguish in this one!
Very well penned...and understood!
Write on and on!
amazing...really
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I loved it, we feel we have the weight of the world on our shoulders but those angels that take charge over us sure do...wonderful write. Blessings.
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Thank you so much 'Denerica' for such a lovely comment.
strange thoughts....lol
yes, really our personal angels sure do have their hands full, don't they???...lol
blessings
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