Leaving behind the polluted air I breathe with ease in a place where It's forest between mountains and ocean My mind becomes receptive with devotion Soon I'm aware of being surrounded The shadows of many trees speak to me I'm impressed by their wisdom and audacity
Images quickly flash across my mind Arguements,war,violence of every kind Since America was discovered, war and strife And all rebellion is part of our daily life Winds whispering in trees make me pause I listen hoping perhaps they know the cause Except for humanity, all observes God's laws
The message I'm sure we already knew Only humanity does what IT wants to do Our excuses are futile,we use them every day Everyone wants to live life, their own way That's fine if you're satisfied with what's had We all take credit for the good, never the bad Constant whining makes the Universe sad
The Universe is truly quite ill We the people become its fossil
etw-2007
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Reviews of "We Are Fossil"
Reviewed by Alexandra Midnight (Reader)
Reviewed on November 28, 2007
I love this poem. The message about how mankind is poisoning the earth is like exactly the message I want to get out. Great poem the wood is like the earth should be, healthy but instead it is ill. Very haunting poem.
We are deaf and blind... particularly to what our natural self, the intrinsic one, tells us and shows us every day, every moment. We step away from oneness, we loose awareness of our place, our relevance within the universe. Yes, dear Eileen... we "fossilize" ourselves deliberately. Why is it easier?
Love & Hugs,
Alexandra*
This poem is a glaring truth shimmering through the sinking eyes of mother nature or it is a drop of logic drizzling from its sapped breasts but falling on the logic-proof minds of mankind. GBQ
'Constant whining makes the Universe sad'
So true Eileen!!
A vital poem! You do these so Well!
~~
This poem reminded me of a quote...
'May you find
tongues in trees
books in brooks
and prayers in stone'
Love, Suzie :-D
Except for humanity, all observes God's laws.
What a wonderful artistry work!
We all take credit for the good, never the bad!
You hit the nail on the head Dear Eileen. You are a shining star of peace and understanding.
Bittersweet. I absolutely loved the last line with the mixed "We the people" (Constitution - the harbinger for civility in the west) and the notion of becoming fossilized. Perhaps the answers we seek are not those buried in the earth - they are swimming in the synapses of those who stride upon it in wanton ignorance.
From the air we breath to the waters that are life...it's all going downhill. If we all take a moment when we rise in the morning and think about how the coming day might benefit our environment and then act upon it...there's a chance we can turn things around.
Love,
Susan
Love the photograph, the kind of roads I enjoy traveling most. Words of wisdom you speak with an ever present hope that one day all will change for the better. Enjoyed this one very much....
Beautiful inspiring words of wisdom
Eileen I agree with your words we are
And I love trees but some kick in my allergies
But I often listen and hear them whispers!!
Excellent and very profound poetic thoughts!
Love Peace and hugsssss...Yolie
Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)
Reviewed on September 22, 2007
Profound message here, Lady M and again inspiring words. Think I mentioned to you before that as a child I often wondered what tales trees could offer - there is an oak in Sherwood that they say is over 200 years old - now what history has passed under its branches I wonder?....and what we could learn if we were only open to hear. Thinking about it, should I wonder why they call them 'Weeping Willows'? You took me on a journey here...thank you. Love Imp:)x
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 22, 2007
I'm not a talker or a listener of trees, although it would probably be in my best intrest to do do. I do agree, however, that whining is what made the willow weep . . .
I think the world is in need of Intensive Care by the Great Physician before it is too late; it may already be so...God help us! A thought provoking write, Eileen; very well done! BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
Thought provoking; man seems determined to become extinct while ruining the Earth -- God's gift to us -- and wiping out the rest of its creatures. Well done.
A wise write my friend, enjoyed this much...as it speaks multitudes to the reader. A powerful message, yes we must learn to live in harmony each other as well as with the earth...again a great write, enjoyed!
Blessings,
Joyce B.
Twenty-three brilliant cut alexandrites to please the eyes of ERATO and
to make Minerva proud. "We Are Fossil" is a glowing page to enrich the history of Poetry.
ET,This is truly a wonderfully written poem with an intense message..We must begin to live in harmony with the earth, or as you say we will become fossil...
Thank you for such a wonderful poem.
Peace, Love, and Light,
Amber "V"
This combined narrative dialogue and play is about the uncreated, unborn and undying transcendent Self of God-consciousness and Buddha-nature. It describes an odyssey of transcendent Consciousness Awakening and Remembrance.
This book presents a narrative story of one person's journey of transcendental Awakening and Enlightenment as guided by his two Sage companions. It is grounded in Zen Buddhist and Taoist perspective and uses the I Ching as its structural framework. T
Histories of the world are generally written to either celebrate technology and science, or to herald doom. My book examines the path of the spirit in the onward rush.
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well written and deeply thought provoking ...
well done...
John
Love & Hugs,
Alexandra*
Love Tinka
Walt
And my brother's comment was very mean - Rufuz would never say that.
So true Eileen!!
A vital poem! You do these so Well!
~~
This poem reminded me of a quote...
'May you find
tongues in trees
books in brooks
and prayers in stone'
Love, Suzie :-D
What a wonderful artistry work!
We all take credit for the good, never the bad!
You hit the nail on the head Dear Eileen. You are a shining star of peace and understanding.
Thanks
Jibril
Bittersweet. I absolutely loved the last line with the mixed "We the people" (Constitution - the harbinger for civility in the west) and the notion of becoming fossilized. Perhaps the answers we seek are not those buried in the earth - they are swimming in the synapses of those who stride upon it in wanton ignorance.
B
Excellent!
Thank you and love to you!
Btw, your bio image is beautiful!
Gina
Love,
Susan
Be safe,
Karen
Eileen I agree with your words we are
And I love trees but some kick in my allergies
But I often listen and hear them whispers!!
Excellent and very profound poetic thoughts!
Love Peace and hugsssss...Yolie
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(
We should be more like the rest of God's creation -- observe God's law ----- Amen.
Blessings,
Kathy
Thought provoking; man seems determined to become extinct while ruining the Earth -- God's gift to us -- and wiping out the rest of its creatures. Well done.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Blessings,
Joyce B.
Twenty-three brilliant cut alexandrites to please the eyes of ERATO and
to make Minerva proud. "We Are Fossil" is a glowing page to enrich the history of Poetry.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Thank you for such a wonderful poem.
Peace, Love, and Light,
Amber "V"