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Man Revises Our Creator's Design

Improved quality of food shall surely benefit man. Quantity increases will feed the hungry and poor. To the common man, at first, it sounds like the perfect plan. Gene changed gorgeous fruits adorn the produce store. Genetically changed super plants manipulate God’s world. Seeming positive at first, scheming power at its worst -- Undermine the little man; devious research unfurled. Appearing beneficial, redesign is by greed cursed. Third world countries co-align as those in power hold their hands. Their research advancements are supported from sea to seas. Genetic exploration changes God designed croplands. New producers thwart small farmers; they manipulate bees. Homestead farmers feel the pain; sterile seeds do not grow plants. Meanwhile the power hungry cannot quench greed’s growing thirst. Generational practices work hard to keep their stance. But into microscopic life new laws of order soon burst. Lobbyists seek to stop homesteaders that grow their own crops. Sterile seeds and dying bees are the super’s starting spot. Rooftop beehives and small farm home-crops try to mend teardrops. Changing God’s world is the backdrop to a shifting hilltop. 12/29/2018 FORM QUESTION: I know that this is written in quatrains, but there is a form for poems that try to influence reader's opinion ... or religion. What form is that? Does this poem fit in that form?

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Date: 1/4/2017 5:27:00 PM
Didactic Dane Ann- A form of verse, the aim of which is to instruct the mind and improve morals. It essentially lays out a body of detailed information for the reader with the aim of molding the reader into a certain ethical or religious frame of mind. Big hugs Light & Love
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Date: 12/29/2016 10:36:00 AM
Ask Debbie Guzzi about your form she might be one that might know. It's a shame because of human hands keep changing thing in the environment the ecosystem changes with it. Have a Happy New Year’s and all your wishes come true…Hugs Eve
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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 12/29/2016 10:56:00 AM
Ah, Debbie Guzzie, my long time friend. I should have thought, myself to ask her. She is so talented and knowledgeable. I'll soupmail her. Thanks for the suggestion, Eva and for understanding my poem. Happy New Years Wishes to you and your loved ones, too. Hugs, Dane Ann
Date: 12/29/2016 9:30:00 AM
I normally don't comment on poetry with a religious theme (don't hate me) but I can't disagree with this at all. Some things aren't meant to be tampered with. Nicely expressed Dane Ann.
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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 12/29/2016 10:02:00 AM
Of course, I don't hate you. It does have a religious overtone, I know, but the focus is on ...well you know what. (I often mix science and religion... two are practically books. Here's one. (Don't feel pressured. LOL ) http://www.redbubble.com/people/daneann/writing/3479742-bridging-the-gap-between-science-and-religion-the-hypothesis

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