Dominion - Constanza

In our hands has come the power
to make deserts bloom in shades
yet, to grow within we need aide.

Much alike are we, all flower.
The leaf which draws like fingered hands
the field, and mountain make demands.

We must mend all, we've devoured.
The sea's cry with hurricanes
'clean cut' mount's with acid disdain,

reseed the planet that we have scoured
with strong hands and hearts, our true task
refill our gifted and earthly cask.

In our hands, God gave the power
to fulfill this great holy geas
if we are to be what's to be.

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In our hands has come the power
much alike are we, all flower,
we must mend all, we've devoured,
reseed the planet that we have scoured
in our hands, God gave the power.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Maverick Avatar
September 1, 2012 at 3:54 PM
I give you well deserved praise for the thoughts and challenge put to humanity here Debbie, I find I always.." ( must comment on good stuff ) P S enjoyed the Irish intonation
Mjelde Avatar
August 29, 2012 at 7:56 PM
wonderful poem! Hugs - Laila
Horne Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 12:20 PM
awesome write, Debs - a winner for sure. Thanks for the haiku lessons x Your feedback/advice is ALWAYS welcome and appreciated
Horsman Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 9:41 AM
Another wonderful poem, to enhance a contest, i think the word another Classic comes to mind when i read this.
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