Yesterday, Stephen posted this wonderful poem on his blog Grow Mercy. Normally, I re-blog, but Stephen uses another platform and I have not figured out how to re-blog across platforms or, for that matter, if there is a way. The poem and post were profound and I wanted to share.
Dorothy Livesay wrote this as a reminder we inherit Earth from our children and grandchildren to paraphrase Chief Seattle. There is a great interconnection that extends beyond what is present to the generations to come. We are surrounded by sentient and inanimate parts of the world that connect us to each other and to the world we live in. We should soak it in and leave more than the pictures behind. We should leave what is real and tangible so our children and grandchildren might touch its beauty and be touched by its beauty, as well. We share this Creation today with what is revealed to us and what will be revealed to others yet to come.
Last night a full silver
moon
shone in the waters of the bay
so serene
one could believe in
an ongoing universe
And today it’s summer
noon heat soaking into
arbutus trees blackberry bushes
Today in the cities
rallies and peace demonstrations exhort
SAVE OUR WORLD SAVE OUR CHILDREN
But save also I say
the towhees under the blackberry bushes
eagles playing a mad caper
in the sky above Bellhouse Bay
This is not paradise
dear adam dear eve
but it is a rung on the ladder
upwards
towards a possible
breathtaking landscape.
ivonprefontaine
Perhaps city dwellers need to add visits to the ‘country’ in order to gain appreciation of Mother Nature. I really believe some have been in the city environment for so long that they don’t understand the plea for saving what is so precious. Wonderful, informative post. Thank you.
You are welcome Marie. Sometimes we do not have to leave the city. In Edmonton, which is home, we have a wonderful river valley which allows us to enter nature without leaving the city. The one disadvantage can be it is busy, but, if one looks, quiet spots are there.
I understand that and am thankful for planners who thought about such things. Of course it is probably an attitude of either not understanding or not caring. The thing is, without the beauties of nature a lot of the best of life is missed.
I agree. There is much we miss when we do not take nature into account. And, there is much we miss even when we see it.
Reblogged this on James' World.
Thank you for the re-blog. It is appreciated.
Great Post!