We Are Pollution

WE ARE POLLUTION ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the beginning, its said we were just dust, Conjecture or, simply words I don't trust. Even the big bang theory is not a positive must. For the truth in all manner of things, I do lust. I know it's out there, we've just scratched the crust. I would bet a fortune but, unfortunately, I'm bust! Gasses condensing along with dust compaction, Probably planet earth's initial nuclear reaction. Nuclear fusion in the raw, a non-fatal attraction. Initially molten, cooling, a hardening contraction. Still many millennia before life saw any action. Abiogenesis some 4.2 billion years ago, first life! Understanding self-replicating, still causing strife Once instigated molecular life became common, rife. Evolution in reality, fast, look, now man and wife. Are we happy, we are the pollution, have we gone too far? the door to self-destruction now open, well slightly ajar, The not too distant future will climate warming will mar? Most scientists researching nature, all life's chances, suggest stop pollution, change ourselves, adopt new stances. The end of life as we know it, total mass extinction, I, and I wish all of humanity will find the lust. To help nature right our wrongs, she needs our interaction, stopping pollution now right now might just suffice, else planet earth might end up looking like a star. Let's all help save planet earth with great distinction ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
01/26/18: Amended punctuation and the date composed, 0900hrs 01/26/18 Entered in the MINUANETTA - Poetry Contest sponsored Gregory R Barden.
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April 29, 2018 at 3:48 PM
I love your topic, Mick, as I so often think about 'the beginning and the end' and all the in-betweens. So much we do not know about but do know we should try to make a difference. Very well-thought out and written, and congrats on your well-deserved podium win. Sandra :)
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April 29, 2018 at 7:18 PM
Hi, Sandra, Most grateful for your comment especially 'But do know we should try to make a difference'. I just hope we're not too late, sad for me, or not, as I won't be around to find out. Thanks for your congrats, Mick
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April 29, 2018 at 1:35 PM
A very substantive and integral write, Mick, with so much intelligent thought and creativity ... this hooked me right away, (as I love "hard" writing of any kind, especially science) ... this took a lot of work and forethought, and is a superb write! Congratulations on your placement, and thank you for entering my contest! :-)
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April 29, 2018 at 7:11 PM
My pleasure Gregory, glad you found it a pleasure too, and many thanks for my placement, Mick
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April 29, 2018 at 8:48 AM
Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed reading.
Talbot Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 7:09 PM
Glad you liked Line, many thanks Mick
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April 29, 2018 at 7:59 AM
An awesome read, Mick. Congrats on your well deserved win.
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April 29, 2018 at 12:56 AM
Congratulations, Mick on your win. Yes, life is endangered. It (bacteria) probably began ca. 3.5 billion years ago.
Talbot Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 7:02 PM
Thanks, Subimal! Yes, that should of read billion, and according to my research nearer 4.3, (4.28), a long, long time ago, '-) Mick
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January 26, 2018 at 7:16 AM
Indeed we are. Perhaps we were the very start of the decline in days past. If only we would learn. Nice piece.
Talbot Avatar
January 26, 2018 at 10:20 PM
No perhaps DM, civilisation north of the equator have a lot to answer for. if only they knew then, if only :( Thanks for your comment and accolade DM, appreciated! Take care... Mick
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January 26, 2018 at 2:05 AM
A brilliant piece Mick. I've always believed man will be the cause of his own destruction and we need to shut the door before It's too late. Regards Tom
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January 26, 2018 at 10:42 PM
Its time governments remove their blindfolds and step out of the world of denial, take reality by the horns, 2 minutes does not give us/them much time to put things in order. (I hasten to add for the benefit of those that don't understand that the 2 minutes is not like you can count it on your watch. To put it into context, if the life of our planet is but a mere blink in time, then the 2 minutes is 2 blinks, so to say? (probably a lot less)?). Thanks for your moral support Tom, Mick
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January 26, 2018 at 5:40 AM
I just looked !, 2 minutes to midnight,I'm not even a third of the way through my 'to do' list. God help mankind.
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January 26, 2018 at 2:55 AM
Thanks Tom, scary to say the least, then this pop's up this morning, (6hrs ago), Doomsday Clock signalling how close Earth is to apocalypse ticks closer to midnight. Did put the link up but it was massive an they don't usually work. You'll find it, if you haven't already. Take care... Mick
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