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When we raised our heads
the sky broke apart
and we saw God.
We stood on stilts
and remembered our names.
But then we saw gashes
in the garden below
and heel marks
from heavy boots.
We saw wolves and bears
pacing around us
watching our eyes
and we threw off our stilts
and danced around the fire
till Gaia was smooth and warm.
And in the circle of creatures
we remembered their names.
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(c) 1995, 2017 Betty Hayes Albright
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So, in Alaska it’s okay once again to murder wolves in their dens (even when they have pups), and to shoot bears from helicopters.
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I’m re-posting this old poem again, in protest of a recent decision by our new “leader”, and wondering what will be next. Backwards we go…..
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The season of hate…alas is upon us.
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Just when we think that humanity’s consciousness is being raised about our connection to the environment and all living things, cruelty raises its ugly head again. Thanks for reading this poem again, Charlie. It has become my anthem….
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I know, I agree, the horror of it.
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Indeed, it’s heartbreaking….
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THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN
It’s one step forward
Two steps back – or so it seems
Dream become nightmare
The darkest hour they say
Occurs just before the dawn
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Nicely put! I’m hearing the piper…and hoping that dawn will come sooner than later.
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Me too. I also hope things are well with you, Betty.
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Getting better again, thank you Ben. Hopefully you’re also doing well?
Time for me to catch up on your blog again. Soon!
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Good news. I often think of you and send you wellwishings. Things here are good. I’ve been away a couple of times, revisiting old friends and haunts. 🙂
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Thank you for the good thoughts, Ben. I often send the same to you. Glad you’re having some enjoyable times! Hope spring will be there soon. It’s a little slow here but nice to have the longer days. Happy March! 🙂
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Yes, it’s good to wake to light and bird song. Happy March to you too.
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🙂
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