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Mother Earth

I’ve heard people say you are a sentient being And I’m still deprogramming that Roman Empire nightmare So tell me Mother Earth how we can begin communication And in regards to us disillusioned beings, do you even care? My first instinct is to tell you that I’m sorry Then I realize that’s my old programming about a judge My mother would never make me feel I was a mistake With grace and dignity she would give me time to rise above With my disconnected delusions, how could I honor you? And is that what any of this is even about? With the death of my propaganda which way do I now go? As an unknowing child I ask, can you help me out? I can’t believe anything I’ve heard in English these 43 years So now I’m going over the heads of all authorities If there’s anyone who wouldn’t lie to me, it’s mother If I open my heart to you, could you tell me something please? My precious dog’s recent death and my acknowledgement of her value Who I love equal to myself with the most tender innocence This thought now in my head about hierarchies and ridiculous judgments Perhaps the timing of this lesson is no coincidence?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 11/23/2011 10:44:00 AM
Congratulations David on your well deserved poem being featured this week. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/21/2011 5:37:00 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, David
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Date: 11/20/2011 8:27:00 PM
Congrats David on featured poem on PS.. wonderful one to share luv...
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Date: 5/4/2011 9:22:00 AM
Wonderful write for Earth Day David.. a fitting tribute to the way we need to take care of the Earth we so value ... luv the signature u seem to employ with the question at the end.. speaks volumes for the reader to ponder luv..
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Date: 4/29/2011 10:57:00 PM
A very interesting monologue of analyzation. I notice as in your comments on my write, you use the words, "deprogramming or programming" a lot. I find that interesting, because often the truths we adhere to, are taken from has been taught to us and we behave accordingly, often out of a feeling of false safety because of fears (hell, for ex.). And we become self righteous and judgmental. You have realized that and have made some change, it seems. Very well written and thought provoking. Caroline.
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