Barbara Barry-Nishanian Poet Rhyme

Doomsday Clock Out of Control Or Not

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Doomsday Clock Out of Control OR NOT?

Clock illustrates man’s vulnerability
to a catastrophic diaster.
Threat to humanity and planet
drawing nearer, faster, faster.

Last year proved perilous, chaotic
the looming threats, plus climate change.
French Pres. Said, “we’re losing the battle.”
Who should accept most of the blame?

It’s humankind that’s invented
Implements of apocalypse.
Who has answers,can eliminate
weapons, before earth’s eclipse?

World still faces water shortage
we know problem largely manmade.
Commerce attacking, destroying
with poisonous chemicals made.

And when is this all transpiring?
Durning worsening climate change
greenhouse gas emissions that rise,
devastating wildfires on mountain range.

Extreme high impact weather
Caribbean hit hard by hurricanes.
Tornadoes, earthquakes, heatwaves,
earth felt all death blows that came.

Is our world out of time, or not?
Answer given will not be mine
You can verify what I believe
In Bible…true reasoning find.

Humans lack wisdom and power
to bring about permanent change.
“Not belong to man…even to direct
his steps”, Jeremiah 10:23 explains.

God will destroy those destroying
Mankind’s permanent home on earth.
Earth’s Paradise will soon be restored
This God’s purpose since mankind’s birth.
Feb. 23, 2018

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Jennifer Fenn May 4, 2021 at 1:07 PM So true Barbara, sorrowfully so. Yet the climate change deniers still shout against what science says. Great poem, congrats on Lifetime membership.

Debbie Duncan July 18, 2019 at 8:43 PM I like the way you wrote this. Thank you for coming to read my "Lost Boys" funny that Jeffrey Epstein is in the news. I don't think he ever went for the young boys. Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 18, 2019 at 9:06 PM Just told Gregory, think I will start sending in poems next week. You and others have been so upbuilding, while I was gone. Glad to be back, hope you guys really know how much your reply means. APPRECIATE YOU!

Gregory Richard Barden May 27, 2018 at 11:59 PM This is right on target, Barbara and so wonderfully penned ... there is no prophecy that has yet to be fulfilled, and if ever we needed His return, it is NOW, so I keep my eyes to the sky, and my heart to the task. You're so in touch with the spiritual, Barbara, and I love that about you and your writing. Beautiful and powerful poem! :-) <3 Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 18, 2019 at 8:58 PM Gregory, thank you for appreciating my spiritual side, that means so much to me. Been away from soup, why haven't thanked you. You have always been encouraging. I think next week might try to get going with soup again. Hope you are well.

Matthew Anish February 25, 2018 at 8:11 PM Glad you have this faith. I am of the Jewish faith and as I am sure you know Isiah, said that one day swords will be beaten into ploughshares. I hope the man was right! Keep writing for the "soup"!!! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 18, 2019 at 8:54 PM Matthew, forgive me. I've not been on Soup much, and just noticed your kind comment. I believe in the God of the Jews, I accept Christ, but not as mainline christians that he is God..There is a group of 8million that have done as Isiah said. Many in prisons, because refuse to go to war, thats the only way..gotta start ..."Be the Change"

Silent One February 25, 2018 at 4:09 PM You say it so well Barabara.. Barbara Barry-Nishanian February 25, 2018 at 4:47 PM Thank you Silent One, I hope it is appropriate. bbn

Muhammad Imtiaz February 24, 2018 at 11:06 PM HI BBN This is truly an excellent job not just for contest but for mankind as a whole ..this is a brilliant advise/warning who want to sabotage the earth willingly and unwillingly. Ultimately man will himself provide a way for its destruction. your reference of the verse(of Bible) is rightly placed here “Not belong to man…even to direct his steps”, Jeremiah 10:23" It is indeed a great write on a critical issue......... Barbara Barry-Nishanian February 25, 2018 at 4:53 PM Muhammad, "Excellent, brilliant, never expected be said of my attempts at writing. Thank you for you're support. If I may inject Rev. 11:18 again. God will step in before allows destruction of HIS creation! Mankind should expect nothing less, do you agree? My hope!.

Constance La France February 24, 2018 at 2:39 PM Barbar, wow, what a great poem for the contest, it is sadly right on, best of luck and thank you for visiting my poem ~ Barbara Barry-Nishanian February 24, 2018 at 10:29 PM This is what I believe, hope expressing this is appropriate. Only entered one contest for 'morning ritual'...so lots to learn. Thanks! bbn

Arturo Michael February 24, 2018 at 6:21 AM Such an important subject to write about...Consciousness matters in order for change to occur...It's been more than 2000 years and we're still fighting one another like savages...It's obvious we're doing something wrong