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Awakening to the Red Road: An Ecopoetic Odyssey 'Part 3 of 6'
Ecological Awareness
- Daniel Henry Rodgers

Nature’s secrets, though enduring, can be overshadowed by human noise. In the third part, “Ecological Awareness,” We face the tough truth of our environmental footprint. What we once thought was secure is now uncertain due to environmental issues.

Blessings,

Daniel Henry Rodgers

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III. Ecological Awareness In this fragile eggshell I will call life for security's a mirage I chase. Existence is a gamble I take a wild and desperate gamble. Not a problem – to dissect, I say but an eagle’s call heard. A life joy-filled sorrow I feel every single day. When illness descends a chilling hand on my fevered brow. We should huddle together, a desperate "us" against the "now." The wisdom of ages speaks to me As shattering walls we raised. Instructing us, we are one in this dance of life we've praised. The desert wind’s secrets, a language my heart recalls, Ancestral teachings of strength, guiding me through the fall. The saguaro an massive oaken sentinel standing and defying the sun's harsh might A testament showing resilience, a beacon slowly burning ever. Rivers run dry and- Forests crash and crumble to ash and yet somehow, somewhere life finds a way to climb. We are fleeting caretakers who might inherit this very precious space in time. Our legacy, is not just what we hold, but the seeds we pick and choose to sow, In the face of hardship, my inner strength and mind begins to grow. From plastic choked Blue oceans skies filled smoke rising. The wounds we've inflicted scratched a burden all must share. The turtle trapped in plastic an albatross feeding its poisoned brood. A stark reflection human actions a story all too crude. Forests reduced to embers homes turned to ash and dust? Yet, like the saguaro's bloom hope rises from the earth's deep trust. We must rise mend the broken nurture life back to its core, For even in desert's heart beauty finds a way to explore. From melting ice caps to bleached coral, the scars we've carved are plain. But in rooftop gardens sprouting in wetlands reborn from the rain. We see a glimmer of hope a chance to rewrite our fate. By conserving by reducing, a planned collective act not too late, never. Each positive action a single pebble cast, creating ripples in the changing tides. Together we can heal the planet in nature's health confide. We are stewards, not just inheritors of this fragile precious sphere. Our legacy not just what is taken it’s the future we hold so dear. In the heart of the desert resilience sings low A testament to nature's strength a fire in our spirits' souls. Let us rise like the saguaro beaten with scars, yet reaching high. Guardians of this wondrous Earth, beneath the endless sky. From the scars we've got to learn what wisdom can we glean? To heal the planet rewrite our story on sands where dreams convene flowing down the stream

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Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/22/2024 1:41:00 PM

You make one stop and think dear friend of the awful things people have done to our beautiful world it has to stop right now. Before we kill our magical world hugs Shadow

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 7/24/2024 7:53:00 AM

Dear Shadow, Thank you for your wonderful remarks, and yes, we have a responsibility to our earth. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Valsa George

Date: 6/21/2024 8:51:00 PM

Hi Daniel, this is one of the best poems I have read about the need for environmental conservation through concerted efforts and dotted with pain and anxiety over the damage we humans are causing to the earth on one hand and the hope of retrieving the splendor and beauty we have lost, on the other. "We see a glimmer of hope a chance to rewrite our fate. By conserving by reducing, a planned collective act not too late, never." You are so very right. Our earth has to be conserved for us and the posterity alike. "Our legacy, is not just what we hold, but the seeds we pick and choose to sow," Again you have hit upon an invaluable thought. I like your reference to the saguaro... the desert cactus.... a pointer to the fact that beauty can bloom even in the heart of a desert. This poem is again an eye opener to all who do not revere earth as our home and destroy it without thought. This marvelous poem goes into my FAVE.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 7/24/2024 7:52:00 AM

Dear Valsa, Sorry for the lateness on my response and thank you for sharing this thoughtful and encouraging feedback. Your comment beautifully captures the essence of the poem. We as custodians of this Earth need to do a better job of keeping it pristine for each generation. Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/13/2024 12:36:00 PM

And yet its not as its advertised Daniel..Have a look at Stanley Meyer (who I ran a competition On ) and have mentioned a few times.' He was Most likely murdered for creating the water Engine which was completley non invasive to Creation.' And now its going to be marketed yet For decades its been 'only a theory that it existed' Japan and Italy have declining birth rates.' The so called emancipation of women Has gone beyond the point of benefice to anyone now women are trying to compete with Men

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/17/2024 5:58:00 AM

Hello Joe, your thought-provoking insights shed light on the harsh realities obscured by false narratives. I love how your perspective challenges us to question the status quo and seek truth beyond what is advertised. Yes, to remain vigilant and discerning in our pursuit of a better world. -Blessings, My friend, Daniel.

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/13/2024 12:42:00 PM

Which is not utiliszing the skill Sets of so many' which causes Exasperation and low esteem to a great extent In the not as advertized line I reffer to the 'so called protectors of the ecology' causing arson and raping through ngo's so so much.!! I Have been intetersted in reading your piece here.' May God guide you.'

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/11/2024 10:29:00 AM

Your lovely poem continues. I enjoy your deep love for nature and your desire to see it preserved.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/13/2024 7:54:00 AM

Dear Andrea, Thank you, my friend, and I have always wanted to do a series of poems that touched on various aspects. - Blessings, My Dear, Friend, Daniel

Tonye George

Date: 6/8/2024 8:45:00 AM

I love your movement towards Earth. We need to do a lot better in preserving it because we cannot function effectively when Mother Earth isn't in good condition. "For even in desert's heart beauty finds a way to explore." Very well said, Dear Friend. Even in the simplicity and vagueness of things, beauty emanates. The awareness needs to keep going as we can't over-emphasize this enough. You have described and narrated this with all sincerity and honesty. Great work Dear Daniel. Cheers.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/11/2024 6:31:00 AM

Dear Tonye, I am always so appreciative of your comments. Yes, we’re stewards of Earth’s fragile dance. Even in desolation, beauty persists. It does become a message to amplify awareness—our shared duty. Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Silent One

Date: 6/7/2024 1:01:00 PM

You capture the essence of your theme really well and I like how you have formatted this one... I can feel the profound nature of your honest words that should have impact on all. An excellent addition to your themed poem..

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/11/2024 6:29:00 AM

Dear Silent One, Thank you for your perceptive words. The essence of the theme finds its home in these lines and the format dances with meaning. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Tom Woody

Date: 6/6/2024 5:05:00 AM

You certainly are a deep thinker Daniel. It's obvious this theme means a lot to you. And you're a fine poet to boot. So glad you joined our little corner of the poetry world. Yes, to quote a line here and from Jurassic Park, "Life finds a way .."

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/11/2024 6:27:00 AM

Hello Tom, Your words warm my heart. Yes, life finds a way—just as we’ve found our writers haven. Grateful for this shared journey. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/4/2024 5:16:00 PM

fragile eggshell…security’s mirage…existence is a gamble, a life joy-filled sorrow (true!)…a community that shares in joy and sorrow…our legacy..our inner strength…hope rises from the earth’s deep trust…and so many other great points…You are always a joy to read!

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/5/2024 6:36:00 AM

Dear Kim, Thanks and your comments on my piece for they were so on point, but aren't they always! I believe you nailed all the deeper layers I was trying to ink. I appreciate how you always see right into the heart of a poem. Reading your comments is pure joy - they inspire me. Thanks for being an amazing poetry friend! - Blessings, Daniel

Ink Empress

Date: 6/4/2024 11:42:00 AM

Dear daniel, today, this poem is much needed to be read and seen, and it is one of the most beautiful and seamless poems iv read about environment and nature and healing the planet! I love how youv also mentioned bleached corals etc as i come from an island. In maldives, we do take extra care of environment, as the sea level now seems to rise and we experience swell surges when monsoon monsters come knocking on shores! The descriptive depth of this and how youv reminded us all readers the importance of protecting nature and how unity and togetherness can bring us together to heal together! What a soulfully moving and meaningful poem this is. Iv also written on this subject before and i loved reading this! A fav definitely

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/5/2024 6:32:00 AM

Dear Empress, Yes, I did miss your presence, and your comments have lifted my spirits today! I have always liked how you get the deeper messages in my poems to include this one. As someone from the Maldives dealing with rising seas firsthand, your insights speaks volumes to recognizing the changes that are currently taking place. I really feel that your insights and passion for this subject is part of the community solution. Thanks for the major love, Empress! I do hope that you are personally feeling betting, Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Duke Beaufort

Date: 6/4/2024 6:51:00 AM

Daniel, I like how you describe this challenge as an illness we can fix and treat together as stewards not inheritors. This is a different mindset that has yet to take hold in a big way...but there is hope considering the proliferation of science and knowledge of environmental destruction. November should be telling...allegorically, I see November as being close to the end of the year...the end so to speak. This is such a wonderful treatise on our obligations and what we have in our hands.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/4/2024 8:28:00 AM

Dear Duke, Your perspective is very enlightening and I appreciate your taking the time to fully understand the allegory and the stewardship mindset. I always like your optimism, and belief in the power of knowledge gives me hope that we have individuals like us who understand the call to action. Thank you for your thoughtful reflections. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/4/2024 2:14:00 AM

A very deep poem. Life has its turns and twists. Wisdom is in a way an experience of what we've passed through. We learn from past mistakes. Problem is will we change? A great poem filled with metaphors and imagery.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/4/2024 8:23:00 AM

Dear Victor, Thank you so much for your visit and wonderful comments. You and I know that God is in command and I believe that He would want us to be great stewards of this land. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Paige Hind

Date: 6/3/2024 4:53:00 PM

"From the scars we've got to learn what wisdom can we glean? To heal the planet rewrite our story on sands where dreams convene flowing down the stream" what a powerful conclusion, truly an enjoyment to read, God bless your voice :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/4/2024 8:22:00 AM

Dear Paige, It was wonderful seeing your interest in my poem. Thank you for your kind note and may your day be filled with writing. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/3/2024 2:51:00 PM

We all have a purpose in this life, and I believe healing the earth is one of them Daniel. Together collectively we can do it, thanks for this wonderful poem D,

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/4/2024 8:21:00 AM

Dear Rose, I love your statement because it is so true that we all have a purpose in life, and we should find that earlier rather than later in life. Thank you for being one of the collective partners to help heal our Earth. Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/3/2024 1:21:00 PM

I agree that we should all do what we can to help our earth recover from what has been done and what is being done to damage it. Good writing. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/4/2024 8:19:00 AM

Dear Sara, Your kind words mean a lot to me. I'm grateful you enjoyed it and connected it with the poem's message about environmental stewardship. Yes, I hope that may of us find inspiration to take action to heal our planet. I am always very appreciative of your thoughts. Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/3/2024 1:15:00 PM

Dear Daniel, The poetry on diligence, hope, and human effect on the ecosystem was riveting. It examines life's fragility, its struggles, and the need to protect our world for posterity. The poem explores life's ups and downs, disease, pollution, healing and restoration. It stresses the closeness of all life and our Earth caretaking duties. It was touching to portray the poem's ideas using vivid and ardent words. Strong visuals and emotions follow words like "fragile eggshell," "desperate gamble," "resilience," and "beacon burning ever". The poem deepens with metaphors like the saguaro cactus expressing tenacity and optimism and the turtle caught in plastic showing human acts.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/4/2024 8:17:00 AM

Dear Sotto, Thank you for your insightful feedback on my poem. I am deeply gratified by your appreciation for the words I used to explore life's fragility and our role as environmental stewards. Such a thoughtful critique my friend, Blessings, Daniel

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/3/2024 9:55:00 AM

I am enjoyed your wonderful new story/write. Keep them coming... Can we rewrite our fate??? Great Thought... Have a great day writing away........................

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 6/4/2024 8:10:00 AM

Dear Paula, Thank you so much my friend I appreciate your reading the series, and I hope that you have a great day! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel