This poem was sparked by the incredible power of our earth, as exhibited most recently by the devastating tornadoes that swept through the American Southeast, and with deep reverence and sympathy for those who suffered as a result. I admire greatly your courage and will to live.
Unfazed
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we live
by its grace
at its mercy
with delusions of mastery
so close to extinction
grappling awestruck
day-in day-out détente
survival in spite
brute power
incredible beauty
this tolerant
indifferent planet
perhaps the imminence of peril
embellishes our wonder
ignites our superstitions
kindles our will to live
but our light will blink out
this orb will evolve
shine on
unfazed
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rob kistner © 4/29/11
An interestingly beautiful poem and picture.
Anita.
I’m reminded that no regardless of what happens to us, the earth will endure…
…at least until it falls into the sun. 😀
Excellent poem!
i hear you man…we live by mercy alone and act as if dominion meant we can crap the nest…
nice to see you take up the challenge rob and look forward to seeing you making the rounds of the other posters…
I didn’t just take up the challenge Brian, I’ve written NAPOWRIMO poems every year for the past five (5) years — including being published in the RWP 2010 NAPOWRIMO Anthology. I have also published Writer’s Island writing prompt blog, since 2007. This year I published the Island daily in order to host other poets who wished to post their daily poems.
Had a dream once, Rob, and this sparked the memory. The earth was devastated by war… bleakness and destruction everywhere. Then a dove flew overhead, and a butterfly, and an eagle…
This profoundly touched me, as I move from deep illness of the past week to riding my bike on a sunny day, how much we take for granted. Good work. Amy
http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/04/29/day-29-blast-of-poems/
sometime recoginizing this detachment can bring peace…thanks for this
the power of our plant is far greater than the whole of us…we are her subjects and respect is a most….thank you…bkm
Rob, this is so good. How fazed we are because of our “delusions of mastery” and the genuine mastery of our “indifferent planet”.
Powerful wording. Inspiring. Thought provoking. Loved it.
we suffer for our delusions and invite the indifference. Strong poem and timely message
I’m really glad somebody wrote something about the tornadoes. I wanted to but I felt I didn’t have time to do the subject justice.
Sometimes it feels like we are living on the edge, no?
It’s hard to think of the Earth out-surviving us but that’s what it’s always done..a powerful yet beautiful place..Jae