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So Gentle and Benign

Nature! Our beloved 'Mother,' so gentle and benign Gazes directed at our dear friend, the Sun, strike us blind... Warm ocean currents lick the shoreline of a summer's day That turn to raging tsunamis when earthquakes lead the way... Gentle breezes caress the hair of lovers locked in tight embrace Then twist about and torment as tornadoes grow apace... Bright stars glisten o'er woodland lakes, on romantic moonlit nights As deep forest's darkness traps lost souls in harrowing fright... Woe unto those who venture past Nature's boundary markers For they will surely meet with fates most grim, dark---and darker

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Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/26/2019 3:26:00 PM

Climate change is, I think, the most pressing issue we face, but so little is done to protect our planet...

P.S. Awtry

Date: 1/17/2019 6:07:00 PM

There is so much here! That 2nd line is such a wake up... beautiful phrasing, like "Bright stars glisten o'er woodland lakes, on romantic moonlit nights" The case that's built and then the warning of the end. -- like the prophets... Very interesting and well done :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/17/2019 10:29:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to look into this one. It means a lot to me, along with your generous and kind words. Best wishes, Gershon

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/17/2019 8:21:00 AM

Gentle, Benign and ferocious and you have cleverly portrayed in every stanza I really enjoyed the read Gershon, Well done !!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/17/2019 9:00:00 AM

Hey, Mike! Really appreciate your generous evalution of this little poem. And want to take this opportunity to tell you how much I enjoy reading your wonderful, poetic musings. I color them "Delightful!" Best wishes, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/16/2019 10:01:00 PM

This poem commands attention, and hints at a bit of fright at the end. "Warm ocean currents lick the shoreline of a summer's day That turn to raging tsunamis when earthquakes lead the way.." This seems to be more true today than ever before.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/16/2019 10:03:00 PM

Just trying to balance the scales a bit with this one...Thank you for your support, as always, Caren. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon