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The Big Question

THE BIG QUESTION Are you ever curious about your last day on earth Does it make you question just what was your worth Were your acts always equitable towards Man and Beast Did you help their life's journey or was their pain increased Did your God give permission to do with his animals what you will Saying you might hunt them, exploit them, they're yours to kill Were you ever told the Earth is mankind's to despoil and plunder Have Mother Nature's jewels been wasted and plowed under That creature in need did you turn your head, looking askance Or did you promote compassion while there was a chance For earth is a school and the syllabus of study Was for an elevation of soul, not for greed, lust or money On that day of days the bank account couldn't mean less It's our acts while on earth are what shall redeem us THE BIG QUESTION Are you ever curious about your last day on earth Does it make you question just what was your worth Were your acts always equitable towards Man and Beast Did you help their life's journey or was their pain increased Did your God give permission to do with his animals what you will Saying you might hunt them, exploit them, they're yours to kill Were you ever told the Earth is mankind's to despoil and plunder Have Mother Nature's jewels been wasted and plowed under That creature in need did you turn your head, looking askance Or did you promote compassion while there was a chance For earth is a school and the syllabus of study Was for an elevation of soul, not for greed, lust or money On that day of days the bank account couldn't mean less It's our acts while on earth are what shall redeem us

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Date: 1/21/2018 5:28:00 PM
I think your poem defines the question rather well. Hopefully there will now be more asking it. Poets seem to be at forefront for asking tough questions. Sorry I haven't browsed your work for a while. Hope is all well with you and any family you have. I hope you enjoyed the first day of 2018 (my birthday) and are looking forward with hope. Best regards David in NZ
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