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Rip Barrier

No RIP For The Great Barrier Reef No rest and certainly no peace We have managed to kill The oldest life on our planet! Did I say our planet? She does not belong to us But we to her. She provides for us not we for her. And she is Her For like woman She has been dominated by Man She is the giver of life Pillaged and controlled Her vast rich resources Claimed bought and sold Her hand feeds Man Who chews off limb after limb In the trap of himself Rabid beast Insatiable Without a leg to Stand Up for Her. So no RIP For The Great Barrier Reef No rest and certainly no peace Since we long ago abandoned The Godess and Her symbiotic ways Forged forth with ideals of control And all the rest power drunk Man stole Building our barrier to peace. So no RIP for The Great Barrier Reef No rest and certainly no peace For Her Until perhaps The day we go extinct. 17.07.11 Composed for The Great Barrier Reef & Cyndi MacMillan's contest Pussyhat For Poets Who Identify As Women

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Jeff Connelly

Date: 12/5/2019 12:02:00 PM

Such truth and wisdom Maureen. Earth is the original matriarchal system, and men have since been trying to conquer Her. Yes, surely this will be the death of us.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 12/9/2019 9:16:00 AM

This is such a rant ;), Yup, we've just disrupted the perfect balance that let us thrive, she'll recover. xomo

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 8/18/2017 9:00:00 AM

Here, here I agree 100%. Good one Maureen!

Silent One

Date: 7/17/2017 5:49:00 AM

Humans destroy so much and the Barrier Reef is in constant danger.. such a beautiful place.. great poem Maureen..

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/17/2017 9:21:00 AM

Thank you Silent One xomo

Maria Williams

Date: 7/16/2017 3:47:00 AM

This is so sad but true Maureen and the sad part is that as quick as Mother Nature heals itself then humans try and destroy even quicker. I've written a few about this topic of yours which is close to my heart. I'm from Oz so identify with it. Are you from Australia too? All the best in the contest and the write and topic deserves top honours . A fav from me...Maria

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/16/2017 7:38:00 AM

Not an Ozzie, a Canuck :) The theme runs through much of my poetry too, including of course the great white north. Thank you, sister with a broken heart. xomo!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/15/2017 6:50:00 PM

Such a passionate poem Maureen, it is heartbreaking to see the devastation caused by man:-( hugs Jan xx

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/16/2017 7:39:00 AM

Hugs to You Jan, love your visits xomo!

Niall Fulham

Date: 7/15/2017 4:52:00 PM

Hi Maureen , man has a lot to answer for but no one to answer too , great write :)))hugs

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/15/2017 6:48:00 PM

Indeed :) xomo!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/12/2017 3:30:00 PM

One of the most heinous crimes Man has committed against mother nature! Alas the price we humans will pay is untold! Congratulations for writing about TGBR dearest Maureen! I wish to fav your poem for its valor and concern for our planet! Good luck my friend!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/12/2017 10:02:00 PM

Honoured my friend, thank you. Your kind spirit helps make this loaded existence more tolerable. Bless xomo

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/12/2017 1:44:00 AM

This poem has such an impact because it is true. I think you have blasted a few eyes open to see the reality of what we are doing to our planet, to our mother who has blessed us always. This is a very beautiful gift and I hope to see it honored as a top winner Maureen. ; )

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/12/2017 8:05:00 AM

Thank you Connie :) When all one can do is weep and write poetry it is a comfort to at least be heard. Bless! xomo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/11/2017 6:50:00 PM

and the powers that be will make sure we all will be going extinct! GREAT poem, Maureen and message.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/12/2017 8:02:00 AM

I want to say "amen to that" and vomit at the same time it's so sickening. Sigh. ;) thank You! xomo

Agnes Krampe

Date: 7/11/2017 5:52:00 PM

Passionate write on an important subject, Maureen. Good luck in the contest.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/12/2017 8:00:00 AM

Thank you Agnes :) It does truly break my heart. xomo

Paul Callus

Date: 7/11/2017 3:04:00 PM

Who can best understand a 'woman' if not another woman!! You write with deep feeling and emotions, Maureen. Mother Earth is used and abused, yet she does not give up on us! Regards // paul

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/12/2017 7:57:00 AM

Giggle, true. Let's not give up on Her! Thank you Paul :) bless! xomo