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Feral Beasts
It is not my place to ask why the Meadowlark sings
It is not my place to ask why the wind blows fair
In the absence of human life, the trees are my muse
In the absence of fire, the snow is my blanket
I would rather die, to the natural maws of a lion
Than to the maws of the progress of man
For nature knows its place
It does not question its existence
The laws of the jungle may be cruel
But far less cruel than the laws of the waning, war-torn world of mankind
It is not my place to ask why the wind blows fair
In the absence of human life, the trees are my muse
In the absence of fire, the snow is my blanket
I would rather die, to the natural maws of a lion
Than to the maws of the progress of man
For nature knows its place
It does not question its existence
The laws of the jungle may be cruel
But far less cruel than the laws of the waning, war-torn world of mankind
Published 10th Dec 2022
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10th Dec 2022 6:53pm
Whomever you are we entered a conversation on this very topic yesterday with a poetess on site, an ongoing discussion. Tight work with our agreeing with you totally
10th Dec 2022 7:11pm
Yes, it is one of the many things that infuriates me about our world. We take for granted the lives of nature, the very beings that give us life. At the moment we aren't coexisting, the human race is dominating. It fills me with sadness.
This is not us trying to debate but being honest in our opinion. To destroy is not to dominate, nature and the cosmos allows humans certain liberties knowing we have no lasting effects on either. They will both last billions of years beyond this version of the human species
10th Dec 2022 7:20pm
Your point is very true. Sometimes my passion can cloud my judgment, and I get very narrow mined. Your insight goes beyond what I could of imagined, and has given me a new revelation. Thank you.
10th Dec 2022 7:23pm
No actually thank you, and you may be right yourself. We just like certain types of discussions
10th Dec 2022 7:31pm
This is why I love poetry. There is not one single way to interpret one poem. Poetry is art, and all people find their own meaning in it.
It's a wide eyed, no holds barred observation of humankind's ability ( and affinity) for destruction, oftentimes without care or concern. I was immediately drawn to your avenue of thought and traveled in sympatico, thusly.
Righteous Ink.
Thank you for putting it out into the universe and into my headspace as a reminder to be in the moment, aware and part of solution as much as is possible.
🌹💙
B
Righteous Ink.
Thank you for putting it out into the universe and into my headspace as a reminder to be in the moment, aware and part of solution as much as is possible.
🌹💙
B
It is something I care deeply about. I understand it is human nature to evolve, and to grow. I'm often times very conflicted in my thoughts. I want nature to continue to live, but humans are part of nature as well. Sometimes I contradict myself.
Alas, all I can do is my part to help alleviate the stress we put on nature.
Also, it's very good to see you again BV! Your wisdom is an always welcome foretaste of true compassion.
Alas, all I can do is my part to help alleviate the stress we put on nature.
Also, it's very good to see you again BV! Your wisdom is an always welcome foretaste of true compassion.
11th Dec 2022 11:59am
Dear CC,
Until I began this trek into the poetic jungle I wouldn’t have considered anything from the pov of nature. Now, I can’t make a move without its presence. I love this piece. For me it’s a form of the sermon on the mount. The last two stanzas are particularly meaningful. Great write. H🌷
Until I began this trek into the poetic jungle I wouldn’t have considered anything from the pov of nature. Now, I can’t make a move without its presence. I love this piece. For me it’s a form of the sermon on the mount. The last two stanzas are particularly meaningful. Great write. H🌷
11th Dec 2022 5:55pm
Most of the time my poems are dark and depressing. I wouldn't call my change into the nature genre a transition, but more of an exploration. This has been one of my more favorite poems to write; who am I kidding, I say that about all my poems :)
I'm glad you found it meaningful!
I'm glad you found it meaningful!
