Amazing Grace,
how sweet the face
In innocent trust
does what it must
To survive and thrive…
to stay alive.
Can we then
just pretend
We own no blame,
deny the shame
of apathetic neglect
and gross disrespect
for those whose future
we juggle in our hands
as we ravage the lands,
and pollute the seas
in our quest for power,
secure in ivory towers
raised atop the bones
of the guileless ones
who came before.
Look into the face
of moon hanging in space,
for how could we replace
such magnificence?
Nature knows its place,
gaze into its face
and make a solmn vow
To be its Saving Grace.
Please.
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I think you nailed it with your poetry and photos to remind humans that we are the stewards of this earth and caretakers for our future.
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Thank you so much. I am happy my message was understood. We only have so much time, but most humans don’t really understand we are fighting for our own survival in the end. Nature will find its way when all is said and done.
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Yes. It simply depresses me what is happening. Depresses. Humans are so thoughtless.
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😔My disappointment in the truth is overwhelming at times. Then I think of people like you Kate. And I remain hopeful. 😘
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LOVE this! The pictures are stunning and the poem is terrific. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks so much!
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Love, love, love Cheryl! The photo of the squirrel with nut is adorable and the one of the moon is haunting.
If only all humans would take part in saving the planet and its creatures. There is so much beauty in the world that needs to be taken care of rather than destroyed.
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It takes each person to care and do something. Sadly, too many people only jnow how to follow a “cause” or join a group. I don’t do it all right but I try as much as possible. And I sure do appreciate the gifts of the Earth.
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It’s always sad to see the senseless disregard for the environment, whether on a large scale or someone just tossing garbage on the ground when they were probably 20′ from a trash can. Spending a little time watching these creatures, as they try to survive with us as neighbors, really makes me appreciate the beauty of your photos even more.
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Thanks Dan. So many people don’t give nature a second, or third thought. And, yes, there are always trash cans around here, even at the beach. PLUS recycle cans.
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