I wrote this on 4 July, 2004, but considering this is Earth Day, it may be appropriate.
This poem has been published in Art With Words and I had the pleasure of reading this in 2005 at the Cannon Beach Historical Society for a poetry reading.
Above the clouds
Eagle soars,
Knowing from what was
In ages past.
Knowing now, what is, he asks,
How much longer will it last?
His view clouded by a tear;
While down below
Breezes meander,
And whisper secrets
That the tree knows
The owl knows,
The deer knows,
The bear knows,
While the river roars
To its own beat,
And they plead;
On this day,
Give honor to this place,
For this gift received, to never be disgraced.
On this day, and forever more.
Dan Johnson
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Reviewed by Kathryn Collins (Reader)
Reviewed on May 2, 2007
Dan,
Timeless creatures so often sent packing or seen as nuicence, often destroyed.
And whisper secrets
That the tree knows
The owl knows,
The deer knows,
The bear knows,
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Timeless creatures so often sent packing or seen as nuicence, often destroyed.
And whisper secrets
That the tree knows
The owl knows,
The deer knows,
The bear knows,
yes indeed.
hugs,
Kathy
Love Tinka
For this gift received, to never be disgraced.
On this day, and forever more.
Most approptriate for Earth Day, Dan, and I only wish more human beings knew how to give such honor and respect to this planet we call home.
Of very very actuality.
A nice one.
Georg
Very apropos; very well penned. Yes.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Rose
Eileen