Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

Clearing Land

Along the quite, peaceful country road
 a weeping willow, weeps over me.
As I meander down this quite lane.
I take a moment to reflect,
while sitting on a moss covered log.
Watching and surveying the natural bush,
the last of the pristine, un-cleared land.
I sought out this solitary spot.
I picked a small buttercup,pondering,
With the clearing, comes death to this thicket.
A small paradise, lost to forest destruction.
Something mother nature cannot restore.
This perfect image will soon be in the past.
Open fields, will soon replace this small paradise.
Only sadness, with the forest destruction.
What flourished for centuries, will
flourish no more.

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Charles Melody Lightning Ink January 26, 2011 at 7:29 AM Natural and captivating, some time places we see as homes are not really our homes, an exceptional enjoyment has been derived here... love, melody maker, your son.

Nette Onclaud January 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM a great reminder that mother nature suffers in the hands of those who destroy earth, phyliis.. what a riveting write as always! :) hugggs, nette

Sara Kendrick January 22, 2011 at 10:11 AM Good one to remind us that portions of our country and other countries are being destroyed through land clearing...It is good that some is preserved in naitonal and state parks though..I am glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon..Sara

Wilma Neels January 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM It is really sad to see this happen Phyllis, you highlighted quite an important topic with this write of yours.. Hope your weekend is a great one ;-)

John Loving Iii January 21, 2011 at 1:42 PM as man grows nature shrinks. thanks for writing about an important subject before it gets too late. john

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 21, 2011 at 1:40 PM Very visual Phyllis and such a shame to see land succumb to destruction ... u captured the essence in every line of this plight my friend.. enjoyed with luv.. happy weekend..

Carol Sunshine Brown January 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM The weekend is upon us once again and I hope yours is wonderful and that you might find the inspiration to keep writing your excellent poetry. It was a pleasure to read your poetry this morning Phyllis. Love, Carol