What Do You Believe?

My Liege-
if you please,
I'd like to discuss the Darwinian siege.

Do you believe?

From the oceans we heaved,
as every creature you now see.
According to Darwin-
Humans and chimps- we are kin.
This I do say with a grin...

It is a discussion which can never win-

Or, is it God?
To this I give a nod
Yet some think it odd.

Does it really matter?

My Dear-
I am glad we are here
Upon this giant, rotating sphere,
And for that I shout a cheer!

A. Green
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Delacroix Avatar
May 19, 2010 at 2:11 PM
I really enjoyed this thought provoking write, Amy. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.
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May 19, 2010 at 2:11 PM
It actually matters to an extent. The first one, the Darwinian view implies no reason, no purpose, (akuna matata). The latter implies purpose, dream, freedom and responsibility. Personally I like the latter better. It is the spirit, that makes man different than the rest of creation.
Mason Avatar
May 17, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Great write, Amy ... my favorite theory is that we were "seeded" by aliens in ancient times ... smile ... Don't know if I've ever said Welcome to PoetrySoup ... I read your blog and couldn't remember if I had ever read any of YOUR writing ... LOL ... there are sooooo many folks to keep up with here!! Hope you are having a warm and wonderful spring!
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May 16, 2010 at 11:55 PM
Darwinism/Creationism... now there's a subject for discussion. Please, tell me where you were educated! A fine piece with splendid rhyming... Blessings, Keith P.S. SOUP MAIL!!!!!!!!!!!
Gorelick Avatar
May 16, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Great! Its just as simple as that..it really doesnt matter. Well done. BG
A   Avatar
May 16, 2010 at 7:48 PM
Does it really matter, that is what I always say,..p.d.
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