What will be left?

What will be left?

A Poem by Coyote Poetry
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We need to show concern for Nature. Before she disappears.

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  What will be left?
 
I took my children to the lake.
Signs are posted.
 Do not swim.
 
I will buy a K-mart pool and put in the backyard.
 
Damn we killed off the Great Lakes.
 
Cancer is running uncontrollable..
 
The slow death by pollution and greedy men.
Destroying our forest and woodlands.
 
Will  my children be able to play outside?
Or will pollution eat away at their dreams.
 
We tell our children to be kind.
Skin color doesn't matter.
 You can do anything.
 
We tell them to be fair and not fight.
Fighting will not solve problems.
 
Yes, the children see our morals.
 They see the hate and disappointment.
 
  Their eyes see the thousands who are homeless and poor.
 
Our leaders  sending soldiers to kill.
Not trying to have  peace talks and solve problems.
 
We wonder why our children don't want our leftovers.
 
We must stop the hate.
And the violence and the useless killing.
 
Keep the family together.
 
The healing must begin.
Or the eyes and mind of our children will turn against us.
 
For leaving nothing.
 
                   Coyote

© 2010 Coyote Poetry


Author's Note

Coyote Poetry
I worry for this world. When I was young. I was going to do great things. Now I see we added to the waste and abuse of this planet. For the sake of the children. We must find sanity and try to save the planet before the road to hell can't be fixed.

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A very poignant write my friend. (We must stop the hate. And the violence and the useless killing. Keep the family together. The healing must begin. Or the eyes and mind of our children will turn against us. For leaving nothing.) That last line says it all. ~Sharon


Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

2 Years Ago

Thank you, dear Sharon. I pray we learn. We must be kind to nature and to each other.



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Very spiritual of great plains trails of tears the wind whisper many words in your write thank you for sharing my brother.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

1 Year Ago

Hello Mauricio. Now K-mart is gone and we are still abusing the earth. Thank you for reading and the.. read more
Ah, Coyote, such a good and meaningful write. ---But the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and mankind has been intending to be good from the start. But we just don't know how, or worse, who to follow. --- The worst-case scenario, we blast ourselves to neverland and then the 1-tenth of one percent that is left becomes the next Noah's Family. Maybe there were families before Noah(?). Who knows how many times we've done this? --- But I do agree, we need to get a grip. NOW

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

2 Years Ago

I agree my friend. We are dancing on a dangerous edge today. Thank you for reading and the comment.
Perhaps it is already too late... 😢
My mother believes so. She's always been a fighter. And she taught me the same. I once believed the world could be changed. And I stood with others who believed the same. Now, one voice sings alone.
My generation sold out. Money, power, apathy... The voices are silent. The music has died. The passion is cold. Well did the elders name is the me generation.
Through my verse I have tried to rekindle the torch. But who will carry it when I am gone? Wise words. Sad words. True words. If only the the world had more poetic coyotes.

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Coyote Poetry

2 Years Ago

I believe we are on the line of the final decision. My friend. If we don't change our ways. We will .. read more
Sadly our planet is suffering due to abuse by our thoughtless species. I worry too about the pollution and what will be left for future generations. I worry about the hate and violence
and curse politicians who seem to make matters more confrontational. I hope my grandchildren will remember the small things I have done in my own way to try and make things better. We all need to do far more. Thank you for your words of wisdom and concern dear Coyote. We all need to be more caring and much kinder.

Chris

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

2 Years Ago

Thank you, dear Chris. The world is the same. If we don't change our ways. We will nothing for our c.. read more
A very poignant write my friend. (We must stop the hate. And the violence and the useless killing. Keep the family together. The healing must begin. Or the eyes and mind of our children will turn against us. For leaving nothing.) That last line says it all. ~Sharon


Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

2 Years Ago

Thank you, dear Sharon. I pray we learn. We must be kind to nature and to each other.
this is so sad, I do agree with you though.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

3 Years Ago

The sad part, got worst. Last year, Lake st. Clair was closed down for nine months. Pollution. Three.. read more
"For the sake of the children" this carnage and callous disregard must stop. I so agree with you my friend. I am so afraid for the world in these days, now that insanity prevails at the highest level. I am so glad that you chronicle this for us so beautifully. Thank you Coyote...

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

Thank you Annette. I hope we haven't pass the point of no-return.
Annette Pisano-Higley

6 Years Ago

I think Nature herself trembles with fear now when I hear of all the disasters and horrific weather .. read more
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

I do believe in the old wise saying. Don't mess with Mother Nature. She will win.
I completely agree with what your are saying. That is why i am trying to help out the people who are victims of hurricane mathew. I have been trying all day. I believe helping one person will lead to me helping the world to fix this problem of rud ungratefulness.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

7 Years Ago

I agree and the gift of kindness can expand. Time to lead with kindness, concern and love.
I to wonder just what will be left in the future if God does not come soon. Valentine

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

7 Years Ago

I agree my friend. I believe God would be disappointed with our deeds and actions.
Really thought provoking, really very nice.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Coyote Poetry

10 Years Ago

One of my first poems I posted on the W.C. Thank you for reading and the comment. We need to protec.. read more

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