Will our planet live
For our great grandchildren?
Can they be able to have
The luxury of a forest?
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Yes, important questions that need to find answers. How will we leave the earth, and what will be its worth? Great poem.
A marvelous poem so beautifully expressed and crafted. To my Poem List.
And yes, I shudder at the thought of a nuclear and biological war that can erase this beautiful world in just a blink of an eye.
A very thoughtful and well thought out poem. Yes, this poem resonates with me. Lines that we often ponder about specially in this time of uncertainty.
One of the wonderful attributes of a great Poet is his/her concern for the world and humanity. And this concern is rooted to his/her KINDNESS. Bharati Nayak is a kind of Poet whose wonderful pen can touch the core of humanity.
This is the apprehension that has been haunting us. I have already pointed out it in 'Water, Water....'
What land should we leave? An important question from an intelligent poet who wishes stability and peace all over the world..This is the human attitude of a poet who loves the good of humanity.
In your Poet's Notes, you have this: 'this poem caught my eyes' This makes me wonder if THESE words 'This poem I wrote' are true or untrue; I think you DID write this poem! ;) bri
Bharati, Could this: 'What earth should we leave? ' have been written as 'What should we leave earth/Earth? ' May be? : ) bri
I would welcome the end of Earth and Mankind, IF the poison ivy would just disappear also! bri ;)
Thanks for giving me something ELSE to help me to have a nice day, to add to the poison ivy growing along our driveway!
Excellent poem dear poetess.... liked it.5 stars and to my favourites.