H2o

The planet oxygen 
Contained two constant 
Continents called H, 
Both covalently bonded, 
Similar in shape, surviving 
In a scheme far superior than 
The disparity that dawned 
Between them. 
One believed in steam, 
While the other fought for ice 
To rule their tiny planet. 
As time was spent and 
Universes bent, 
Forming self sustaining 
Systems; 
The rationale the 
Over opinionated 
Orbs realized was that, 
Somewhere deep beyond 
The matter that made 
Them matter they 
Couldn’t overlook 
The reality that if they 
Busted their bonds 
And didn’t get along 
And not coexist 
Water wouldn’t subsist,
And existence for some 
Would never, ever, 
Even exist. 

Submitted for Ad’s “What is civility to you?” contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 8:24 AM
Congratulations on your win Mike in Words Wounded's contest "What is Civility to you? ". Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 4:37 AM
Congratulations on the second place win in the contest, Mike
Sweetheart Avatar
September 4, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Congrats Mike on your big win in the Civility contest... awesome words and a wonderful win to enjoy.. safe holiday weekend with luv..
Kendrick Avatar
June 28, 2010 at 3:26 PM
If all could realize that coexistence is an eccential element for life as we know it.. Great thoughts that you have penned in tis one..Keep the inspiration level high and bless us with your overflow onto the pages of poetry...Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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April 1, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Great spin on the contest, molecularly we all need the basic elements. great thoughts!!
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