.
when asked to sing
a song today
my heart
it skipped a hollow beat
seems the dreams
have all run away
‘cross time and media’s defeat.
I closed my eyes
to turn the key
mankind paused
full of ache and need
to hear a soul
remember thee
blue,
voiceless sphere
who feels your plead.
You give and give
as we just take,
bleed red suns in majestic pride,
mist the tree edged mountain lake;
we kill
and burn -
in smoke to hide.
I saw
a blade of grass cut steel
and heard
pine winds drown out a road
from sea to sea your pulse the keel
to guide the course of carried load.
There is no need
of us I fear
to reconstruct these wounds
and mend;
when our needs of you,
great and clear,
are meaningless chorus words
we send.
I want the world
to know your pain;
I want tomorrow’s
golden worth
to purchase
half the rights we claim
and plant them back
in planet Earth.
Author notes
freeverse written with abab, cdcd, efef... at an eight syllable count
BG image found on internet without credit to an artist
A contest entry
- Thank you, Carolyn by Sonja.
5000 points, ended July 17, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
1 - 6 of 6
-
well done
Lovely verse and a most important message. Enjoyed the form and effective imagery.
solitaire
-
ah..i loved the format and tone of this poem!
Almost lyrical! loved it...
and please poet do remember
that even the Volcano Mt. St. Helen
is wonderfully re-birthing herself!
Standing magnificently as a living
reminder to us all!
loved your poem!
fantastic writing!
ears/Seattle
-
Very sad poem. While I don't agree with the message, you effectively made your point.
The verse was sharp and direct.
-
This is a delight to read. The rhyme, the theme. love it!
-
You certainly captured my attention with your stile and rhyme. Thank you for your great artistic pen.
~Sonja~
-
I wonder if mankind is even capable of putting back any of what has been taken from purity?
Wonderful rhyme from your pen and I love the way you have your layout move down the page with ease. You are truly an artist. So well done. ~Pamela
Adding your comment:
1 - 6 of 6
