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Shyly the saffron sun withdrew Behind the purple hills. All was calm and lonely. I sat at the tiller of my boat. Barely moving in the placid lake. Occasionally a fish would jump Out and back in the water, Leaving a vortex of rings, It reminded me of Visions of vibrant views Of a spiral galaxy far off The Leo constellation. Perhaps there is a habitable planet there! It was a sight not possible to see Without proper equipment. So I kicked the boat’s engine alive And headed to the shore. As usual the beach was not clean. Used paper plates, empty tins, Garbage bags overflowing. Man will never learn. How I wish I could survive To live alone in that galaxy.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 5/23/2021 7:22:00 PM
The punishment keeps going to our world. It's like nobody care's or leave it to the other smock to clean it up.. :'(
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Date: 5/23/2021 3:12:00 PM
A wonderful write Victor, wouldn’t it be nice to take off to a planet for some peace and space, far away from the human race and no litter louts. “To dream the impossible dream”… Belle
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Date: 5/23/2021 1:16:00 AM
Human error beautifully highlighted.
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Date: 5/22/2021 9:18:00 PM
Hi Victor, Your imagery is somber and delightful. I hope man will learn their lesson soon. A have good evening, my friend:-) Alexis
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Date: 5/22/2021 12:08:00 PM
Vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the lake, the sun and hills and outer space, make this poem especially captivating. :)
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Date: 5/22/2021 10:14:00 AM
Great imagery...both happy and sad.
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Date: 5/22/2021 8:41:00 AM
Well, sometimes we have to pick up a few things left behind and if each person would do that maybe the beaches would be clean. Your visit to my page was uplifting. I looked up peonies and found they have to have so many nights of cold so they will bloom. I did not know that. The one that I have that blooms it took it three years to have one bloom now it has three blooms each year. Sara
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Date: 5/22/2021 8:31:00 AM
Rubbish is littering every continent, people have no pride - as a proud house keeper as well as a wokinging girl and poetess, I can go berserk when I see a dirty packet or tin thrown out of a car window. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 5/22/2021 7:47:00 AM
Great imagery and so true, man will never learn... Lovely poetry...
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Date: 5/22/2021 7:30:00 AM
A superbly written poem, dear Victor, Happily the folks who are on the path of faith, hope, and love are fortunate people. This great work, of the most eloquent pieces of poetry I've ever read. Thank you, Victor, for being so kind, so supportive, Have a wonderful day my friend.
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Date: 5/22/2021 4:59:00 AM
Superb imagery as always in details that paint the scene, Victor. Dream BIG and often--There is more out there.
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Date: 5/22/2021 4:11:00 AM
I am quite content to reside in the Milky Way galaxy, but your dreams are utopian, Victor :)
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Date: 5/22/2021 4:07:00 AM
- You are absolutely right: "Man will never learn" ... sad but true - A great poem, Victor :) - Many thanks for the beautiful card you sent me :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne -Lise :)
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Date: 5/22/2021 2:00:00 AM
We all feel like that sometimes Victor, a few always spoil it for everyone else, there's talk of colonising Mars, give it ten years and it would be a rubbish tip, there's thousands of bits of junk floating in orbit, man is one dirty creature. Tom
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Date: 5/22/2021 1:49:00 AM
Hmmm ... deep musings, Victor!
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Date: 5/22/2021 1:13:00 AM
If only Man would learn and be aware of the fact that Humanity would have no future.. no beauty.. no life without a clean and a safe Nature! If only we all learn to value the blessings bestowed upon us! Lucky those who are on the path of Faith Light and Love! A wonderful message into a genuine poetry! Thank you so much Victor for sharing your thoughts and wishes.. My deepest regards and blessings.
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Victor Buhagiar
Date: 5/22/2021 1:40:00 AM
Thank you for your wonderful response, blessings.

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