R. L. Mccallum Poet Rhyme

Hearken To the Herald

Tree by tree, O’ of this we see,
The forests disappearing,
For the greater need is but greed
And the process domineering!
Once standing tall, the forests fall,
But now the bell is ringing,
O’ hearken to the herald of today,
For a portent it is bringing!

Coming nigh, O’ the darkened sky,
But thus no one is fearing,
Yet all shall choke upon the smoke
That ominously is nearing!
Upon the infinite seas all shall breathe,
As the bell goes onward tolling,
O’ hearken to the herald of today,
For thunder now is rolling!

While you sleep the end doth creep,
This comes hauntingly assuring,
For only the very wise have realized
That tomorrow is not alluring!
The rivers flow, the wind doth blow,
But the bell is loudly ringing,
O’ hearken to the herald of today,
For a portent it is bringing.

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Keith Bickerstaffe December 19, 2015 at 11:13 PM The text of your poem is dear to my heart... Deforestation is a deadly menace. I have a poem inspired by C.S. Lewis more about Armageddon than the destruction of our forests... it's called 'No More Second Chances' if you'd like to cast an eye over it. Your piece here is so well written with such a smooooth cadence and fine rhyming. BRAVO my friend! Best wishes, Keith R. L. Mccallum December 22, 2015 at 2:22 PM Thanks, Keith!

Hannington Mumo November 12, 2015 at 12:05 PM A masterful composition about environmental degradation that endangers our planet. Excellent! #7 R. L. Mccallum November 12, 2015 at 12:46 PM Thank you!!