Bitter Fruit (social comment)
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Ian R Thorpe
Friday, June 18, 2004
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Climate change science lies in ruins after the Climategate scandal, recor low winter temperatures are recorded in Britain as snow covers the nation, ice storms bring maany European nations to a near standstill, weather forecasters do not seem to be able to tell us what is happening outside by looking through the window.
Elsewhere floods and high winds ravage crops. Should we keep putting faith in bscience or is it time to roll up our sleeves and get busy.
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I tried to hit the bottle,
got lost in soaps on my T.V.
swallowed all the tablets
and mainlined therapy,
but still I cannot shut my eyes
to injustice, fear and pain,
the needy keep accusing:-
their empty eyes contain
a catalogue of our failures,
war, avarice and greed,
hypocrisy and righteousness.
The love of self our only creed.
The pious who would ban abortion
condemn an unloved child,
the quest for profit sets the price
as crops rot in the field.
A pharmaceutical panacea
may help us through the day
but there's no profit to be had
from curing a poor man's plague.
The rising waters ridicule
the mighty S.U.V.
and every lifestyle magazine
destroys another tree.
So here I stand conscience in hand
to ask what I can do?
This world we made points all to trade,
the exit routes are few.
Try to understand those who demand
far more than their fair share
commit the poor for evermore
to squalor, want, despair.
Its time to eat the bitter fruit,
to face the truth at last;
each continent has been exploited,
the golden age is past.
The worm within the apple
rotted it to the core.
Poison flows right through the system
from the mountains to the shore.
The fearful cry to heaven,
but heaven turns away,
only the brave can hope to save
the environment's decay.
copyright © Ian Thorpe, 2004
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| Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson |
6/24/2006 |
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| Oh, I like this poem! I only recently wrote a rant/song/chant, posted on AD called, "The Fruit is not Sweet." Good write, Ian! |
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| Reviewed by Rose Limongi |
7/18/2004 |
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Ian,
I see now that we are rather like-minded individuals, or kindred spirits in the sense of humanity. I love it! Being brave is perhaps one of the hardest things in the face of corporate deviance, yet the real war of oppression and greed wages whether we step up to the plate and fight it or not. So, if need be, this army of 1 stands ready to stand with you in this noble fight.
Bravo my friend!!
~Rose~ |
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| Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger |
7/10/2004 |
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| Poet, this just grabs you right by the collar, and shakes the cobwebs right out!!!… Extremely powerful poetry at its finest!!!… Excellent creation!!! |
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| Reviewed by Janet Caldwell (author) |
7/7/2004 |
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Well done my sweet, also I am a card carrying member of Green-Peace. Will wonders never cease?
Love, Jan xoxoxo |
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
6/26/2004 |
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| There is strong meaning in these verses/lyrics, Ian. Well done! Love and peace. Regis |
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| Reviewed by Dale Clark |
6/24/2004 |
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Powerful and so uniqe. I was
amazed by the outstanding verse. |
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| Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader) |
6/23/2004 |
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| This is some powerful stuff! |
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| Reviewed by Zenith Elliott |
6/21/2004 |
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| Excellent message, outstanding verse...~Z~ |
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| Reviewed by jude forese |
6/18/2004 |
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preserving nature should be one of man's top priorities ...
excellent flow and motif! |
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| Reviewed by na na (Reader) |
6/18/2004 |
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Ian, it is a protest indeed. Maybe we could expand it to include other things? What do you think. Bet your Son is a good musician.
Wish I knew a good music writer. Bill |
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| Reviewed by Tinka Boukes |
6/18/2004 |
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Wow greenpeace fan I see...this was excellent poetry Ian!!
Time to say goodbye buddy...Take care and be well okay...and hugs to that wonderful caring wife of yours too OKAY!!
Warm love to both of you!!
Love Tinka
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| Reviewed by George MacLean Akurunwa |
6/18/2004 |
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| Will make a great song. Dealt on vital issues. Thanks. |
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| Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers |
6/18/2004 |
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| Excellent write Ian. Lot's of truth in this one! Glad to see your return. Lisa |
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| Reviewed by Erica Ivory |
6/18/2004 |
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| BRAVO!!! I also write songs from time to time for a band I am in... This is first rate!!!! The lyrics swallow you.. AWESOME WRITE!!! |
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