Brian Densham Poet Enclosed Rhyme

Thankful

I’m thankful for the beauty of the Earth 
In all its splendor and with all its flaws
But how it suffers for our mindless cause
We are a heavy burden on its worth

Though ageless seems and generously blessed
There is a threshold to its copious gifts
And once leviathan begins to shift
Too late may mankind’s damage be redressed

But thankfully there’s time to pledge a cure
For we may yet amend our mindless schemes
And turn our selfish thoughts to selfless dreams
Then beautiful she may yet still endure


Submitted December 2, 2018 for Thankful Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin

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Jan Allison December 7, 2018 at 5:33 PM Beautifully expressed Brian, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Watson December 7, 2018 at 2:58 PM Thought-provoking and very well expressed,Brian. Congratulations. Wendy

Carolyn Devonshire December 7, 2018 at 10:59 AM I'm glad there is hope that we can turn things around, Brian. We're on a dangerous path now and must act quickly to restore Earth's bounty. Beautifully composed enclosed rhyme! Congratulations on your win, Carolyn Brian Densham December 9, 2018 at 9:00 AM Thank you! I believe we will come through this danger. Chastened and changed I hope, but not diminished.

Tania Kitchin December 6, 2018 at 8:37 PM Brian, I enjoyed your well written poem about Mother Earth and the need to stop the destruction of our planet, congratulations on your winning placement!