Thankful

I’m thankful for the beauty of the Earth In all its splendor and with all its flaws But how it suffers for our mindless cause We are a heavy burden on its worth Though ageless seems and generously blessed There is a threshold to its copious gifts And once leviathan begins to shift Too late may mankind’s damage be redressed But thankfully there’s time to pledge a cure For we may yet amend our mindless schemes And turn our selfish thoughts to selfless dreams Then beautiful she may yet still endure Submitted December 2, 2018 for Thankful Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin

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Jan Allison

Date: 12/7/2018 5:33:00 PM

Beautifully expressed Brian, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Watson

Date: 12/7/2018 2:58:00 PM

Thought-provoking and very well expressed,Brian. Congratulations. Wendy

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/7/2018 10:59:00 AM

I'm glad there is hope that we can turn things around, Brian. We're on a dangerous path now and must act quickly to restore Earth's bounty. Beautifully composed enclosed rhyme! Congratulations on your win, Carolyn

Brian Densham
Date: 12/9/2018 9:00:00 AM

Thank you! I believe we will come through this danger. Chastened and changed I hope, but not diminished.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/6/2018 8:37:00 PM

Brian, I enjoyed your well written poem about Mother Earth and the need to stop the destruction of our planet, congratulations on your winning placement!