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Eden Walled
by Ronald W. Hull → (All Poetry by Ronald W. Hull)
Saturday, January 28, 2017    Rated "G" by the Author.
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The wall comes at a great price. Not only will it prevent illegal aliens from crossing the border in remote areas, it will prevent all manner of wildlife ranging from javelina, wild turkey, coyote, deer, desert sheep, ocelot, armadillo, jaguar, snakes, tarantulas and some birds from traveling ancient migration routes. And, worst of all, being cut off from the source of water like the Rio Grande, as well as adapting to the warmer temperatures of climate change.


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The US-Mexico Wall © TriggerPit.com


Eden Walled


I am strong, resilient and have adapted to the land,
the changing climate and the seasons, always at hand.

For each year is different, but I am the same.
Foraging for food with only hunger to blame.

Whether I grub for bugs or tasty roots to live,
must keep moving to new places, take and give.

For my life may be traded for another,
prey or predator, it makes no druther.

We all must eat in order to survive,
drink the same water to stay alive.

The desert is harsh and it is unforgiving,
we must search for water to keep on living.

Thousands of years we've traveled these paths,
occasionally interrupted by thunderstick's blast.

We have grown more wary and avoid his pain.
know how to survive this wind, this drought, this rain.

But we must migrate north because the climate is changing,
only the strong and adaptive of us can take this rearranging.

What is this aberration that stands in our way?
How will we reach water; find a mate someday?

We will dig; we will climb; and we will try to succeed.
Cannot die here, in the desert, with no one to heed.

Who are they to cut us off from what we need?
Our species will suffer and no longer succeed.

What is this cruelty? What is this harm?
Who has the right to fence us in a farm?

We are hunters and gatherers.  To roam is our creed.
Cutting off our lifeline will be the end of our breed.

Are you satisfied now?

Copyright 2017 © Ronald W. Hull

1/25/17

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Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)
Reviewed on February 17, 2017
The cost of the wall, expensive and who is paying for it...remember everyone, this is not the same America we grew up in. Changes since 9/11...



Always,



Deborah

Reviewed by Clarence Prince
Reviewed on February 1, 2017
"We all must eat in order to survive
drink the same water to stay alive."

Fencing us out, what says God?

"What is this cruelty? What is this harm?"
Those are questions yet to be answered!

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on January 31, 2017
The executive order for the wall has, I'm sure, turned many a mind into a mess of misfiring synapses. For those of us not directly impacted by merely one of many ego trips from the White House, the ban still bodes ill for the effect on the refugees and the attitude toward America that is getting many countries protesting and rethinking how or if they will interface with this man occupying the house of many respectable presidents. Liked the way you gently moves us to the punch line.

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on January 30, 2017
a whole-world view that is important to heed. xx Christine

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on January 30, 2017
Your (seeming) concern for the migratory routes of animals seems politicized and offers no better solution than Trump's for the awful, and dangerous, problem along the border. All the best. r

Reviewed by Jon Dahlborg
Reviewed on January 29, 2017
Amazed at comments here! The safety of the American public is at stake! Build the wall and not get hung up on "migratory routes!" Animals will adapt over time.
Jon

Reviewed by Eva Pasco
Reviewed on January 28, 2017
One more impediment with potential to endanger the animal population, not to mention inciting an even greater divide among humans.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on January 28, 2017
The federal govt does not care about animals & such...all they care about is money & themselves. A good point brought up here as I had not thought about it beforehand. -e-

Reviewed by Deborah Shepard
Reviewed on January 28, 2017
so many issues sad it will disrupt so much .prayers loved your write

Reviewed by Charles Neff
Reviewed on January 28, 2017
You raise the right issues, Ron, beautifully and forcefully. Most historical efforts to dam up damn human beings haven't lasted long. But they leave a collection notice, usually including expenses we didn't count on.
Charlie

Reviewed on January 28, 2017
Highways and interstates have done that too. Cities, towns, airports...The animals were trying to keep out are truly beasts. No one talks about what comes in through Canda. Not sure what a good solution is , there are many deserving people and animals that should be here.

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on January 28, 2017
Well said, and besides, a wall will not stop human migration.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on January 28, 2017
I'm satisfied, but not the way you mean it, Ron.

Reviewed by John Herlihy
Reviewed on January 28, 2017
I never thought much about it, but you, you're right. The wall will disrupt very ancient migratory routes for many animals and block their water supply. Yet another sad example of humanity trying to dominate over the natural order. John

Reviewed on January 28, 2017
So very sad a fate!!! I just keep signing the petitions!

Love ya!

Jane


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