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06-24-2009 at 06:26:02 PM

Leave the Sanctuary Intact

My idea for this thread is to post poems that rebel against urbanizing a natural area for development by corporations. "The Glen" is a poem I wrote on that subject.

The Glen

Leave the glen alone all by itself
or instead-
go there for respite
tranquility
bird-watching
listen to the breezes
while the water trickles.
lie down upon the ground
watch the clouds pass by
the glen is self-sustaining
the glen gives border to orchards
the glen is a protectorate
the glen gives peace of mind
the glen is a reminder
that without protest
some big moneyed beast
will end the glen
and all mentioned herein
concrete roads and erect signs
will steal its fragile existence
a niche of natural beauty-
leave the glen alone all by itself


GInga

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06-24-2009 at 08:15:12 PM

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Great thought Ginga! I cut timber for a short time, and had to quit because of the way it made me feel (no knocks on any timber cutter's out there). I hated to see those trees fall. Anyway, I realize that a certain amount has to be done, but there should be some sanctuary where wildlife is safe - at least from a chainsaw and a department store. Thanks for posting this thread. I will try to write a poem as well. Thanks.

Marcus

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06-24-2009 at 08:39:26 PM

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ok Marcus I am looking forward to poems from you & everyone. I posted this thread on my profile so I hope people check this out!
Ginga

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06-26-2009 at 02:33:17 PM

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RH what an eloquently stated response to this thread. I can see alll that you write here in The Glen.
Thanks
Ginga

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06-26-2009 at 04:28:54 PM

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I worked in the Wilderness every summer for 15 years and every time returning to the City was painful.
This is my poem about it
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You understand Nostalgia for Taiga
If you wake up among the stony giants
And you will try to interrupt invasion
Of loneliness which drive you out of mind

And you will carry burden of the sadness
You miss this world where life intense and deep
On crowded streets inside the city madness
Where grayish rain just drip on the concrete

Your soul was burned in scarlet flame of aspens
Your heart was drowned in sparkling river light
And all events become "before" or "after"
That turning point of your entire life

hmmm

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06-30-2009 at 04:21:32 PM

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Thank you for your inspirational words forestbird. You certainly have experienced both city and rural lifestyles. Thanks for sharing.
ginga

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