Category Archives: Green Poetry

Earth Poor

Posted on March 3, 2016 by a foolhardy florilegium

My children deserve better; my children deserve more than a world that’s left in ashes – we’re leaving them ‘Earth Poor.’ And it’s all because of gluttony and the urge to self-destroy; Our hedonistic narcissism – our consumeristic joy. In all … Continue reading →

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Chorus of the Dawn

Posted on September 29, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

Songs of laughter, songs of praise, each morning as their voices raise in chorus, joyful to the Dawn they usher in a new day born. The Chorus of the Dawn l hear and to my heart it is so dear.

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Two Dawns (written to celebrate Spring)

Posted on September 1, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

A flower opening with the Dawn; the beauty of a land newborn. Its petals open, kiss the sky inviting bee and butterfly to sup on nectar, Oh so sweet so other flowers they can meet. Then one more flower meets … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of the dawn

Posted on July 15, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

At dawn the sun kisses the day and signals time for life to play. Yet one more tune to all that’s true; to mountains high and oceans blue. At dusk in one last brilliant ray, old Sol farewells yet one … Continue reading →

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Nurturing

Posted on July 15, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

Snow peaks rise like breasts Nurturing the land beneath. The sustenance of Mother Earth; Life, Birth, Death, Infinity.

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Ebb & Flow

Posted on July 15, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

Ends come and go; life’s ebb and flow. Like peaks aglow; sun on winter snow. Springtime rivers flow; where did Winter flow.

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Celebrating the Dawn

Posted on March 16, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

I love the early morning; the sunrise from the train. The brilliant hue of sun on clouds; its pink and orange stain that speaks to us of rebirth; earth once again reborn. There’s all of that and so much more … Continue reading →

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Our Nature 2

Posted on February 22, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

Fueled by the fire of insatiable greed we wander the earth seeking yet one more feed. The cultures consumed, the wildness laid bare to us simply profit – a part of life’s fare. Our feces is strewn from North to … Continue reading →

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Our Nature

Posted on February 22, 2015 by a foolhardy florilegium

Fueled by the fire of insatiable greed I see in their eyes unquenchable need built on expectations that cannot be met and rules all unwritten but so firmly set that we’ll all clamber to dizzying heights to consume ever more … Continue reading →

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What to do today?

Posted on October 4, 2014 by a foolhardy florilegium

There’s healing out there in the hills much stronger than the strongest pills. Just put your foot down – that’s a start, then let them wander with your heart. So if you’re feeling down today take a hike down Nature’s … Continue reading →

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Shooting Elephants

Posted on May 6, 2014 by a foolhardy florilegium

When I was a boy I wanted to shoot elephants like all the great men did; the dream to hunt in wildest Africa for all the wonders that it hid. To ride across the Serengeti and see those mighty herds … Continue reading →

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Shooting Elephants

Posted on May 6, 2014 by a foolhardy florilegium

When I was a boy I wanted to shoot elephants like all the great men did; the dream to hunt in wildest Africa for all the wonders that it hid. To ride across the Serengeti and see those mighty herds … Continue reading →

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Ak Ak

Posted on October 21, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

And then there was Ak Ak who Burrowed in so deep, down to where reality could very rarely seep. Deep down where the madman; the mattress beater wild had all of his bullshit, ever so neatly filed. But through it … Continue reading →

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Getting some air

Posted on August 12, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

Stand atop a high place – it doesn’t matter where; just stand tall and listen to the Windsong in your hair, for that’s the song of Gaia, you can hear it anywhere, if you find a place to hide from … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Beat

Posted on May 15, 2013 by a foolhardy florilegium

At times I like to wander out where the Gods still make a stand. Out in those bits they can still touch, in this once wide brown land. Those remnants that they’ve left us where we can still be free. … Continue reading →

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