Hands Destroying Fate

Living in the country
   I finally understand,
The frustration of the farmer
   and, the importance of our land.

With the senseless self destruction
   of the air, our seas and land,
We destroy the strong traditions
  passed down through father's hand.

And, traditions build foundations
   that foreclosures strip away,
Polluting with our progress
   more land with each new day.

Combining self destruction
  with the banker's auctioneer,
We sacrafice the future
  for the children we hold dear.

If we'd let the past be guidance
   maybe then we'd understand,
And, learn from our forefathers
   respect for life and land.

Written by,
Sheri Lynne Evans
October 11, 2008
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Gondolf Avatar
March 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Your words speak much truth, Sheri, it's a sad legacy we are leaving for future generations, nicely penned. After reading several of your poems, they have such a nice meter and flow to them, I always enjoy that, I shall read some more. John
Evans Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 7:08 PM
It has been so busy here and to read your comment was a nice surprise and a much appreciated break from what's going on . Thankyou and I will get time soon to read some of yours also. I love a poem to flow whether it rhymes or not. Obviously I do prefer the rhyming though. Thankyou again and stay safe.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 14, 2020 at 3:47 AM
We need to respect what has happened before, but first we need to learn what has happened. That is the truth of it. Well penned Sheri!
Evans Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 7:09 PM
Sad fact we can't see it and , I wanted to say stay safe and when I get time I will read some of yours. Appreciate you. Ty
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