‘Tis a space,
Held in awe
Our planet earth,
A place we crave
Thus so we may,
From birth to grave
Tho be fates play,
One you can’t save
Nor meant we stay,
On its passing wave
We’ll not want stray
Tho holds your breath,
With its waning taste
Wouldst suffer death,
To extend embrace...
Held in veiled guise,
Tho bares one’s face
Who finds will hide,
Said man’s disgrace
And denigrating bide,
Of our earthly prize,
Whilst apathetically
Man in kind deface,
To discombobulate
Our memory’s state,
Tho while held in awe
Insentient of its worth,
Denies many having place
For all to be on planet earth!
Thank you, Liz, especially so for recognizing the music link, as you so correctly suggest, the fitting accompaniment, of which its moody aspect might create a kind of urgency. Thus so as one of a constant reminder that must be made, more so than ever, if our planet is to survive for generations to follow, despite man’s still dubious cavalier attitude about methods of survival. The likes of speaking out in my humble fashion with a little help from friend Chet Baker, to set a listening mood i was hoping this might encourage fellow beings to take my poetic message with the seriousness intended…
Third time around for me, Jean-Jacques. I enjoy thinking about your poetry, and the profound messages that you send out into the universe. This coming year, I want to explore changes that come from a groundswell. How do people respond to a call to action? Movements are powerful when they go beyond individual survival to community survival. You have given me much to think on, Jean-Jacques. Always a joy to stop by…
Thank you, Rebecca, and thankful for you support of my poetry, and thus so for your initiative in wanting to pursue the possibilities of turning words, ideas and good intentions into plausible action. Whatever I can do to help, if you should find the time in your busy schedule of 36 hour days, I’m here!
Poetry on a Canapé 
“If I Should Lose You” is a very fitting accompaniment to your reflection on our relationship with planet earth.
Thank you, Liz, especially so for recognizing the music link, as you so correctly suggest, the fitting accompaniment, of which its moody aspect might create a kind of urgency. Thus so as one of a constant reminder that must be made, more so than ever, if our planet is to survive for generations to follow, despite man’s still dubious cavalier attitude about methods of survival. The likes of speaking out in my humble fashion with a little help from friend Chet Baker, to set a listening mood i was hoping this might encourage fellow beings to take my poetic message with the seriousness intended…
Third time around for me, Jean-Jacques. I enjoy thinking about your poetry, and the profound messages that you send out into the universe. This coming year, I want to explore changes that come from a groundswell. How do people respond to a call to action? Movements are powerful when they go beyond individual survival to community survival. You have given me much to think on, Jean-Jacques. Always a joy to stop by…
Thank you, Rebecca, and thankful for you support of my poetry, and thus so for your initiative in wanting to pursue the possibilities of turning words, ideas and good intentions into plausible action. Whatever I can do to help, if you should find the time in your busy schedule of 36 hour days, I’m here!
Our earthly prize is being treated miserably. One can only hope for awakened changes. An important poem. Ty.
Thank you Ty for your important welcome and shared reflection! Truly appreciated…
Ought also to have mentioned that your reflection, Ty, carries the weight of one who’s career, dealt so to speak, with outer space…!