never again will i
be able to see
the majesty of the
orca fin
swimming in the
sound and playing
with her children
while belly-flopping
salmon.
never again will
i see the bald eagle
soaring overhead
with the only intent
of being himself and
gathering prey while
basking in the glorious
sunshine.
never again
will i have an
oregon silverspot
land on my shoulder
hitching a ride
as i ramble along
a barren path of
evergreen.
never again.
For National Poetry Month and the Writing Prompt of Poetic Asides (never again) and NaPoWriMo
15 comments-
bendedspoon said on April 10, 2011
Sad. Are we saving what remains? I wonder who are we killing -- them or us. Thank you for this very thoughful piece :)
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David (1MereMortal) said on April 10, 2011
Thought provoking poem as it brings to light the dissipating changes to the beauty of nature. Great write.
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vivinfrance said on April 10, 2011
Wonderful poem. I wish I could have your 'never again' experiences just once.
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Raksha Bhat said on April 11, 2011
Never again
will i see
the same
blue and
green:(
Well written!
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Jessica said on April 11, 2011
The repetition of never again reinforces your message very effectively. well composed!
http://jessicasjapes.wordpress.com/2011/04/11/evolution-in-a-nutshell/
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Becca Givens said on April 11, 2011
Extinction of beloved nature is sad ... well written; touches a chord within my nature loving self.
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fiveloaf said on April 11, 2011
nice one my friend! mines here~ http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/06/18/natures-gravity/
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honeyhaiku said on April 11, 2011
I love this, what piece of wisdom you have created.
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koatmeal said on April 11, 2011
I love the word pictures that were painted in my head. Fabulous, descriptive poem.
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Jingle said on April 11, 2011
very fine tuned words.
love it.
A++
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Christopher Raley said on April 11, 2011
A fine elegy. Here's mine - different take on the same thing.
http://tappingthewall.wordpress.com/2010/07/12/everything-i-need-is-east-of-here/
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Olivia said on April 12, 2011
Extensively beautiful..! I loved how you expressed it here.. xx
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dani said on April 12, 2011
hauntingly sad images...
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ladynimue said on April 12, 2011
this was a wake up call to us all !
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Umamaheswari A said on April 14, 2011
Interesting input.Well written !
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