Mother Earth Grieves

Earth's beauty was created with its dawning
But flora and fauna will soon be extinct
Mankind refuses to accept the warning

Their abusive pursuits of nature is linked
to forests felled, toxins dumped in streams and yet
Concerns are ignored, the list far past succinct

Mother Nature's wounded; slain without regret
Animal habitats, men selfishly claim
To this ravaged planet, he owes a great debt

But he continues to reave, devoid of shame
Earth grieves in mourning. Human greed is to blame

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 2/19/2021 6:47:00 AM
A wonderful piece for this contest, Jenna, your words speak much truth. Hugs.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 2/19/2021 2:42:00 PM
I'm delighted that you appreciate these lines, John. Thanks!
Date: 2/17/2021 7:45:00 AM
So descriptive of sad truths, Jenna! Janice
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Jenna Logan
Date: 2/19/2021 2:41:00 PM
Thanks so very much, Janice.
Date: 2/17/2021 4:32:00 AM
Love this... a sure winner... it speaks so beautifully. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina
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Jenna Logan
Date: 2/17/2021 4:34:00 AM
Thank Gina, but there aren't many things one can call 'sure' these days. I appreciate the thought.
Date: 2/16/2021 11:20:00 PM
Man is managing effectively to commit suicide. Well said. ~~
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Jenna Logan
Date: 2/17/2021 3:36:00 AM
Thanks again, Victor.
Date: 2/16/2021 6:00:00 PM
Good poem. We need to shape up before the landlord comes back. John
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Jenna Logan
Date: 2/17/2021 3:35:00 AM
The landlord....great call, J. Thanks so much.
Date: 2/16/2021 1:27:00 PM
so well said jenna, man has a lot to answer for:-( hugs Jan xx
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Jenna Logan
Date: 2/17/2021 3:34:00 AM
The ones responsible for the most harm couldn't care less about what they're doing. Thanks, Jan.
Date: 2/16/2021 8:13:00 AM
So very true. We are committing a suicide. ~~
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Jenna Logan
Date: 2/17/2021 3:33:00 AM
and it continues despite knowing the result. Thanks, Victor.
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