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If We Work Together We Can Make a Difference

International Earth day prompts us not to forget
that the world we inhabit is under great threat
Blue oceans are being choked by plastic pollution
reduce, reuse and recycle is the simple solution

The balance of nature has been upset by man
species close to extinction, poachers strike if they can
If we don’t act quickly these rare breeds we’ll lose
their only protection is in nature reserves or zoos

Felling the rain forest is an issue we must combat
deforestation is destroying animal’s natural habitat
The effects of global warming on earth is far reaching
reducing fossil fuels is what we should be preaching


Educating both young and old is the key to success
we must act together to try to sort out earth’s mess


2/17/19

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2019

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John Hamilton Date: 3/13/2019 2:48:00 PM Congrats Jan on POTD, it's a subject near and dear to my heart, change is coming!! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/13/2019 3:40:00 PM thanks John:-) hugs Jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/4/2019 6:17:00 PM Hello Jan yes i do agree ,your poem says it all. have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/13/2019 3:40:00 PM thanks so much Darlene:-) hugs Jan xx

Old Buck Date: 3/2/2019 10:11:00 PM Jan: As always "well done". A great topic well illustrated in you skillful way. Keep them coming. oldbuck Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/3/2019 4:33:00 AM Cheers Oldbuck, makes a change for me to do a more serious poem :-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty Date: 3/2/2019 6:09:00 PM Yo 2 The Jan What's happening ? Education , Caring , Knowledge But who Cares anywhere Its all about the Socials now Nothing else seems to matter Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/2/2019 6:26:00 PM thanks for dropping by to comment Chris:-) hugs Jan xx

Carole Duet Date: 3/1/2019 3:51:00 PM Hey again, Jan, and a belated but sincere congratulations on receiving POTD for this poem. It was my pleasure to post it on Facebook. Thank you for giving me the permission to do so and I sincerely believe the Earth needs all the help it can get especially from dedicated poets such as yourself. :D Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/2/2019 6:20:00 PM thanks so much Carole, I think you adding the poem to your fb made all the difference to the poem getting POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 2/26/2019 5:53:00 PM A wake-up call for all mankind to hear and to do something before it is too late. Beautifully written. Congrats on being chosen for POTD! Login to Reply

Robert Lindley Date: 2/25/2019 7:38:00 AM Dear friend, this is a very important and beautifully created quality poem on a very important subject. Huge congratulations on this fine piece being award with POTD honors! A fav.. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/1/2019 4:23:00 PM thanks so much Robert:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/23/2019 6:54:00 AM Congratulations on a much-deserved POTD, Jan! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/23/2019 3:20:00 PM thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/22/2019 2:12:00 PM Back to congratulate you on having this fine poem honored with POTD Jan! : ) xxoo Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/22/2019 4:44:00 PM Thanks Connie:-) hugs Jan xxx

Paul Callus Date: 2/22/2019 1:04:00 PM Your expressive poem outlines the threats which Mother Earth is facing, Jan, and we need to heed the message in your end couplet. ~ Congratulations on a most worthy win! Hugs // paul Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/22/2019 4:43:00 PM Thanks Paul:-) hugs Jan xxx

Robert L. Hinshaw Date: 2/20/2019 12:16:00 PM Congrats, Jan, for your well-deserved win for this very insightful poem. Thx for your gracious comment re my entry. Take good care and keep on writing for our delight - Bob Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/22/2019 4:43:00 PM Thanks Bob:-) hugs Jan xx

Vladislav Raven Date: 2/20/2019 9:30:00 AM Hi Jan, dropping by belated congratulation your well-deserved Poem Of The Day with this excellent write. Have a Wednesday. Hugs....Mike. XX Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/20/2019 10:25:00 AM Many thanks Mike:-) hugs Jan xx

Charles Messina Date: 2/20/2019 7:19:00 AM Dropping back with the congrats on your placement in Carolyn's contest...Thank you for mine as well hugs // Charlie xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/20/2019 8:05:00 AM Thanks Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham Date: 2/20/2019 12:05:00 AM Back with congrats Jan on POTD. Tom. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/20/2019 4:42:00 AM And on a well deserved win. Jan Allison Date: 2/20/2019 3:49:00 AM cheers Tom:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley Date: 2/19/2019 6:01:00 PM Congratulations, Jan. Your excellent poem is deserving of the wonderful recognition received with the honor of POTD. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/20/2019 3:48:00 AM thanks Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/19/2019 5:09:00 PM Your Earth Day poem is excellent, Jan, and it offers a reminder on all the life and resources on our planet that we need to protect. There were some wonderful entries in this category. Congratulations on your second-place win! Best wishes, Carolyn Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/20/2019 3:47:00 AM Thanks Carolyn I am delighted with my placement and POTD too:-) hugs Jan xx

Okonkwo Ifeanyichukwu Date: 2/19/2019 4:07:00 PM Jan as an environmental conservationist I will say you have spoken environmentally aright and you fixed your choice of words simple and straight. Congratulations my friend. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/20/2019 3:47:00 AM Thanks Okonkwo:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith Date: 2/19/2019 1:37:00 PM Congratulations Jan, well done... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/19/2019 3:09:00 PM Many thanks Charlie :-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane Date: 2/19/2019 1:37:00 PM You touched upon so many good points, Jan. If only people would realize the harm they're doing. It's terribly sad, but I'm delighted to see your worthy write is POTD. Humans take far too much for granted and treat our planet like a garbage dump. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/19/2019 3:09:00 PM Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by Lin:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/19/2019 12:07:00 PM - Together we can handle everything, congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Jan :) - A wonderful poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/19/2019 3:08:00 PM Many thanks Anne-lise :-) hugs Jan xx

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 2/19/2019 10:45:00 AM So easy once we shed greed and self-righteousness ... Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/19/2019 3:07:00 PM maybe one day Kai!:-) hugs Jan xx

Winged Warrior Date: 2/19/2019 9:59:00 AM You are a great spokesperson for Mother Earth... let's hope everyone hears your masterful message, Jan...and congrats!!! on POTD!!...cheers & hugs...with happy endings...^WW^ Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/19/2019 3:06:00 PM aww thanks WW without the contest prompt the poem would never have been written:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. Date: 2/19/2019 9:49:00 AM Hi Jan, What a revelant piece that needs to be heard by people worldwide. Working together is key to making this world a better place. Great message in this well written piece. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/19/2019 3:06:00 PM Many thanks Alexis :-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper Date: 2/19/2019 9:23:00 AM Congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/19/2019 3:05:00 PM Many thanks Eve I'm delighted to have the honour for this poem :-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 2/19/2019 8:59:00 AM Excellent, excellent piece Jan. congratulations on your well deserved POTD; everyone should read. Hugs! xomo Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/19/2019 3:04:00 PM Many thanks Mo :-) hugs Jan xx

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