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WE move so fast don't we We human beings on the face of the earth Poisoning as we go The water we drink and the air we breath Wildlife and nature be damned we want what we want And the next of God's great creatures to bite the the dust Is going to be the African elephant As they are killed and butchered by terrorists for ivory Ivory that will finance the madness of war It is a dirty business cutting faces off elephants to dig for ivory It is a dirty business when the baby elephants are shot or left to starve to death Kind of like kids in America being shot as they go to and from school And as sure as the sun rises and sets we better wake up America The future dose not belong to us unless we care about such things As clean water and fresh air God's creatures and the children of the world If we don't care about the poor and the rich The weak and the strong We shouldn't call ourselves Americans And we shouldn't call ourselves God's children ether If we continue to care only for our party, clan or family The worm will turn till and the ugliness will be us It's much wiser to play nice in God's garden And at least try to take care of things while we are here

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 5/28/2016 8:38:00 AM
Play nice in God's garden. I LOVE it, Ainsley!! Can't wait to see the new avatar!!!
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Date: 3/10/2016 10:17:00 AM
Thanks for the awesome read and message... Miss seeing you around here. LINDA
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Date: 7/7/2015 1:25:00 PM
So true, one must follow the 10 rules. Michael, this is a wonderful write. Enjoyed dropping by to read. Love SKAT
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Date: 12/24/2014 12:18:00 PM
well, it's another year later and I am still waiting. Came here to tell you Merry Xmas, you were and are one of my fave poets!!
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Date: 1/5/2014 7:07:00 PM
hey where are you??? I'm waiting for a poem, and happy new year, btw!!
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Date: 12/28/2013 11:50:00 PM
Michael, I think most poets fall in the category of the caring. We are sensitive and aware of feelings, beauty, creativity and so much more. If we all do what we can we can save these beautiful animals. They don't do well in Zoos. I loved the awareness your poem sheds on this heart breaking plight. Thank you.
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Michael Ainsley
Date: 8/11/2016 10:19:00 AM
thank you Connie
Date: 12/21/2013 3:04:00 PM
Poetry at it's best when it is for more than to entertain. You have cut to the quick with this fine piece. You might appreciate my Bengal poem.
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Michael Ainsley
Date: 12/21/2013 10:55:00 PM
Thank you Richard
Date: 12/21/2013 2:55:00 PM
- Just have to say !!!!! - One of my most beautiful comment Michael !!! - Thank you my friend !!!! // oxox - Anne-Lise :)
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Michael Ainsley
Date: 12/21/2013 11:06:00 PM
Thank you Anne!
Date: 12/20/2013 12:31:00 PM
- Greetings to you from Norway: Wish you and everyone you love a enjoyable Christmas, Michael. - I hope the year 2014 will be a lovely and peaceful year. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Michael Ainsley
Date: 12/21/2013 10:54:00 PM
All the way from Norway ,The internet is grand isn't. all my best ;Michael
Date: 12/18/2013 6:39:00 PM
Yes nationalism & religion the 2 biggest war mongers [sigh] Happy Holidays Light & Love
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Michael Ainsley
Date: 12/21/2013 11:08:00 PM
love and light to you as well Debbie!
Date: 11/26/2013 8:30:00 AM
Fantastic! A message that needs to be told and understood. You are very deep. I remember as a child my mother always told me to "play nicely" and that is true for adults too.
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Michael Ainsley
Date: 12/21/2013 11:05:00 PM
Have a great christmas ! And a life full of light and love.
Date: 11/25/2013 8:43:00 PM
Excellent write micheal....real consciousness in this poem. Deep truth. Real talk. Thanks for awareness & reality check...always need to read whats really going on thankyou big hugz cherie:)
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Date: 11/24/2013 8:23:00 AM
- I am so agree with you this poem, Michael!! - Very well written! - All we humans can reshape into money .... no regard for life or feelings - and that nature is important for all of us - even the next generation. - Thanks for the important thoughts!! - Have a great Sunday! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/24/2013 8:09:00 AM
a warning of how we value life and how careless we are nice poem
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Michael Ainsley
Date: 12/21/2013 11:18:00 PM
Be well and merry chistmas
Date: 11/24/2013 3:01:00 AM
I love your spirit and how you feel so deeply about things. I had my students last year look up animals endangered. OH MY there are so many. I could not believe how few there are. At the rate they are disappearing, they will be obliterated very shortly. it's really sad.
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Michael Ainsley
Date: 12/21/2013 11:21:00 PM
Happy holidays Andrea. Love and light to you and yours!

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