Normally, I would be sharing a 100-word story, but XRAYMIKE79’s postings continue to get under my skin in a good way. The Sunday Whirl hasn’t been posted yet, so I choose to share the last three pieces I’ve read by this brilliant poet instead! I hope they connect with you as they have with me. I want to thank Nan’s Notebook for pointing me in this direction.
Redux
Oh,
please see
that you must
protect me now.
I’ve given so much
for your survival here.
Take care of me. It’s your turn.
Give to me what will sustain you.
I was beauty, strength, and nourishment.
Your treatment of me shows something ugly.
Originally posted November 14, 2018, on I Write Her.
it’s good to still see people
being kinder than they should be
i guess that means hope can thrive
but is it enough
does our existence have a chance then
to reach atonement and growth
because there are inhabitants choosing to be
the shining apotheosis of humanity
will future generations be proud
if cooperation, kindness, and compassion
drive the deeds to heal this planet
for its betterment and our survival
we have to try
Inspired by What do you see #207
finger-like reach
grasping
holding on
polluting our existence
humanoids
the top of the food chain
decided a long time ago
to dominate all
in one way or another
they’ll be the death of us
choke the life right out of us
in every way possible
muddy our air
stain our water
wreak havoc on our land
and here we thought only aliens were the threat
Inspired by Sadje’s What do you see #169
felling of nature
great mother seeing it all
she patiently waits
The state of this world – tragic.
Oh,
please see
that you must
protect me now.
I’ve given so much
for your survival here.
Take care of me. It’s your turn.
Give to me what will sustain you.
I was beauty, strength, and nourishment.
Your treatment of me shows something ugly.
This Etheree poem inspired by Hélène Vaillant – What Do You See 11/13/18
image above from the post.
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