A Selfish Man
Mountains reaching out across this wonderful land.
Pure snow drifting like sand across the desert sands
Rivers meander gently as the generator of our life
In the forever skies the sun shines so burning bright
Heat of the sun helping the world to heal and grow.
The seas slow cleansing with a gentle motherly flow.
Animals roaming gamely across the abundant plains.
Everything is gifted to us to create the human race.
Sadly, humans will slowly destroy the promised land.
The only man that’s been created was a selfish man.
Nataiella (2023).
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Tobani / Nataiella (Pseudonym) (
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Some humans have and will carry on the work ascribed as keepers of the land. That is my hope, and this poem is one such work of keeping. 🙏🏻🕊
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You too and you’re welcome 🙏🏻🕊
Nataiella a beautiful work with great imagery and a sad but true message. Lovely
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Absolutely, I've lost count of the number of times I have felt ashamed of my own species .. almost every single day & since forever .. Neville
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This one speaks into the deep dark space of my own selfishness. A good wake up call and reminder. Thanks for sharing.
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Excellent write
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You're welcome
Partaking of the forbidden fruit left perfection so dead that despite the mercies abounding daily, we've a thread of the perverse staining everything. Beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
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Enjoy the rhythm and rhyme to this write. Beautifully written!
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You as well
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Yes, sadly this is true! We always seem to select the wrong kind of people to lead us, and so we are, alas, collectively all partly to blame! A poem with a powerful message!
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I think that selfish man is my neighbour. An iinteresting poem.MAde me think Well done
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Wonderful words Tobani and unfortunately so very true. Will man ever learn!
Andy
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Hello Tobani, sadly there are many who don’t care about looking after our planet, it is shameful. Beauty spots spoiled by rubbish, rivers and seas polluted with plastic. Locally we have a group of dedicated people who regularly go out and litter pick, keeping the environment clean for those who care. Taking s pride in the neighborhood. A topical write. Have a good Thursday.
Thank you for your kind feedback, have a wonderful day,we have sun,!!!
We do indeed. Blue sky as well and I shall be spending time in my garden. Enjoy your day Tobani.
You too
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