This photo taken at Butler wash Utah depicts what appears to be a shield with the sun in its center. The bright spots around them are not planets. Sadly they are bullet marks from “target” shooters. It sickens me.
Photo by Greg Gregory used with permission
Modern man
Superior intellect
Shooting at the sunrise
With arrogance
Contempt
Small wonder misery abounds
Ancient miracle attracting
Our worst behavior
Sad eyes see through your defiant act
The arrow points down
For good reason
Copyright 2010 Patrick Granfors
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Reviews of "Tales of the Petroglyphs – Part 2 (Desecration)"
WHAT A SHAME...WHEN COMMON SENSE ALONG WITH A LACK OF RESPECT, TAKES A DIVE, IT IS JUST TOO SAD. YOU SAID IT AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SAID. LOVE AND BLESSINGS AND THANKS FOR SHARING. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Its sad to see something so sacred damaged this way. Back when times were a bit better for me I had done a lot of hiking in the Utah and Arizona canyons and washes. I loved it. I found such peace there and often felt like I was connecting to my native roots, especially when I saw Petroglyphs.
My favorite place was in the mountains above the Valley of the Gods, in Utah until this sacred place was also found by someone who called National Geographic...and the rest of the world started pouring into it after an article was written about it.
I was selfish enough to want to keep it all for myself. I've not been back there since and would feel sick if any of it has been damaged by the crowds of people. Well I'd better sign off before this becomes a book... ;-) I loved the care in this posting.
Reviewed by Jo Pelletier (Reader)
Reviewed on September 4, 2010
I am appalled that our race is being so stupid. I've also noticed that what makes the news on television. Good poem Patrick.
When the day turns sandstone tables and puts the defiant act in the crosshairs...arrogance waits at the gates of hell...password secure they're in Satan's company and the wrath swelters. 666 Mark of the Beast!
The drug called "The Shari" has been used for vision quests over many years. But, when all the rivers start drying up, the tribe must send a young hunter named Tomás on a much more important trip through the Amazon.
The drug called "The Shari" has been used for vision quests over many years. But, when all the rivers start drying up, the tribe must send a young hunter named Tomás on a much more important trip through the Amazon.
The drug called "The Shari" has been used for vision quests over many years. But, when all the rivers start drying up, the tribe must send a young hunter named Tomás on a much more important trip through the Amazon.
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Anna
All too well done, my friend. All too well done.
Especially like "Shooting at the sunrise" and 'at blame down-pointing
arrow.
(Occurs to me how close "arrow" and "error" are.)
Good ONya for bein' a straight shooter!
Admiringly,
'Pea'
My favorite place was in the mountains above the Valley of the Gods, in Utah until this sacred place was also found by someone who called National Geographic...and the rest of the world started pouring into it after an article was written about it.
I was selfish enough to want to keep it all for myself. I've not been back there since and would feel sick if any of it has been damaged by the crowds of people. Well I'd better sign off before this becomes a book... ;-) I loved the care in this posting.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
Great poem Patrick!
Christine
Love,
Sage
Peace,
Dayvid