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Earth

In frozen space there spins a marveled sphere 
On balanced perch with fettered care, aglow 
An artful system shields a fragile show 
And skillfully adjusts to nature’s veer 
Both land and sea work seamlessly to steer
A nuanced waltz that sways with ebb and flow 
Ensuring life sustained is free to grow 
The tenants with the largest minds, I fear 
Are loath to gait their stride among the herd 
Entitled arrogance on proud display 
As man expands and subjugates with flair 
From greenhouse gas to ocean stress incurred 
The human race insuring its decay 
Tomorrow’s hopes and dreams, this folly snares


                       19 Apr 2014
                     Miltonic Sonnet 
                    abbaabbacdecde
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Gorelick Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 8:14 PM
Be proud David! Well done and congrats. BG
Mohn Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 6:40 PM
Thanks Barbara for the kind comment
Johnson Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 7:59 PM
Congratulations on a great entry and win. Love, Joyce
Mohn Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 6:39 PM
Thanks Joyce...greatly appreciated
Guzzi Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 7:30 PM
Yup that what comes from believing in concepts like the dominion of man????Congrad's on your win Light & Love
Mohn Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 6:38 PM
Thanks Debbie...appreciate you stopping by and the comments
Jerden Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 2:56 PM
Excellent theme and well executed. My poor efforts on this theme don't come close. Well done and congratulations.
Gibson Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Congratulations on a beautifully written sonnet well deserving of its placement.
Richards Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 1:54 PM
Such a depth of truth in this amazing look at the world. Congratulations to you!
Mohn Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Thanks so much for nice comments Carrie
A   Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 1:09 PM
David, , Congratulations:) in Craig's, "Miltonic Sonnet" contest... xox~ LINDA
Mohn Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 7:15 PM
Thank you Linda :)
Kendrick Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 1:04 PM
Way to go..# 2...Sara
George   Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 9:40 AM
Awesome write, David. Congrats, on your great honor. Elaine
A. Sharma Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 8:44 AM
Great write David no doubt n in this tough form ! Subject Really a matter of concern to all ,, but pepl seem to be living in present , careless abt future,, god bless! Congrats on huge win !
Callus Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 2:57 PM
Very well tackled, technically and otherwise. Earth was made by an able creator, but man seems to be intent on destroying it! Deserves a high rating. // paul
Mohn Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 4:21 PM
Thank you Paul...we sure don't seem to care much for the people coming after us
Mohn Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 8:43 AM
Thank you Mystic, it was fun trying a new form
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