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Earth's Ambassador

trudging up the stairs to the dais he knew what was waiting...... grains of sand, heated then blown into spheres shaped like his friend, Gaia, perched on loving hands carved from Mulga Wood (they knew his favorite tree) grimly, he looked out upon the hushed audience, hoping to be reassured..... suddenly, the stage collapsed! ......from overuse, they later said, everyone ignoring the warning signs.... too many awards too many speeches too little time.... * Tribute to a 'Real American Hero' from Minnesota...Will Steger For more info...globalwarming101.com

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Nola Perez

Date: 7/11/2009 3:27:00 PM

Thank you for Earth's Ambassador, and for being on PS for me to discover Thank you, thank you for feedback on my "Ruminations." We may write in solitude, but not in a vacuum. We need each other. I love Daver, and am glad to have found you. My son in Atlanta has a community garden and donates food to the needy. I called my beloved baby brother Jimbo, in spite of the fact he was a revered OB-Gyn doctor in Winter Haven, Florida.

Edward Orozco

Date: 7/4/2009 9:32:00 PM

Wonderful tribute ! - jeremia

Sue Mason

Date: 7/2/2009 8:38:00 PM

Didn't even need to know who/what the tribute was/is its just an awesome write and a great commentary on current events ... smile ... My goodness, you've been busy lately! Its hard to keep up with all your writing, James ... great stuff !!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/2/2009 9:07:00 AM

great tribute-jimbo:-)

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/2/2009 7:15:00 AM

The poem is such a wonderful write...but the layout is an outstanding touch...form and content...kuddos for a great job!!

Laurie Ginn

Date: 7/2/2009 5:28:00 AM

Wow Jim, what a write, it sounds like a prelude to much more

Kushal Poddar

Date: 7/2/2009 4:55:00 AM

The sharp piece of poetry makes me remember Kenneth Patchen

Sandra Hudson

Date: 7/1/2009 8:19:00 PM

Love how you write. The emphasis placement, the imagery, all compliment the works and sentiments, making this an outstanding poem and reminder to fix the loose shingle on the roof and step at the back door. :))-AA

Nathan Leccese

Date: 7/1/2009 7:39:00 PM

Great write. Sounds like my boss at work. Always putting off maint. on my machine until it breaks and then it takes longer to fix it. lol Thanks for all the comments. Nate.