Wonderfully Diverse But Flawed

We have got a wonderful world
full of amazing creatures all around
so diverse and beautiful truly great
very colourful and bright to abound

It is indeed so amazing really amazing
this earth is so vast and so very full
what a picture we have to behold
but man is guilty of being so cruel

In Africa especially so many under threat
many of the Big Cats face danger
lack of food and water so very scarce
this thought makes one so full of anger

Another problem exists among poachers
killing animals causing danger of extinction
O for a turning of goodness for all creatures
equally, fairness be given greater distinction

The dangers of climate chaos affect all
with the Arctic getting warmer cools the ice
pray for God to intervene to bring rescue
for if not its left to a throw of the dice!

(this is about the love of the earth, but also showing its flaws)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Proxenos Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Oh Gordon my dear friend how on earth did we lapse into such silence. I always read your poetry and enjoyed it it so and you mine. I was thrilled the other day when i saw your comment. You always write form the heart and with genuine passion. Glad you like football and wonderful you have such lasting memories of it. My love for football was fuelled by Ricky our son he was crazy about football from about 7 years old. I hope you and your family are keeping well. Blessings Gordon, Jennifer.
Proxenos Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Oh Gordon my dear friend how on earth did we lapse into such silence. I always read your poetry and enjoyed it it so and you mine. I was thrilled the other day when i saw your comment. You always write form the heart and with genuine passion. Glad you like football and wonderful you have such lasting memories of it. My love for football was fuelled by Ricky our son he was crazy about football from about 7 years old. I hope you and your family are keeping well. Blessings Gordon, Jennifer.
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February 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Thanks Jennifer, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it brought back memories of your son and his love for the game. We are well here as we get over the worst of the winter, take care, Gordon PS: you've sent this comment twice just in case you've not noticed it.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Lack of food and water, etc..surely can cause anger, but anger likewise will not feed the planet…keep a sound mind and pray for ideas.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 10, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Thanks Kim, Like your thoughts, have a great day, Gordon
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