the Key
This poem has been going thru my head for awhile now. Felt now is a good time as any to just write it.
As we now worry about global warming. Seeing the true effects of our actions from the past.
A lot knew years ago, taking down the rain forests, and clearing the timber lands across the world the eventual effects it would have on the very source we depend on….. Earth.
Some say there’s nothing that can be done now, but there is a lot we can still do to save our planet from our destruction.
It’s time we start replacing what we have taken down.
The Trees.
They Are the key to our survival here on this planet.
They clean our air from our pollution
They keep this planet and us cooler.
They give us food and shelter
They were here long before us, and even as we try to force the Earth to live “our way”, they will be back, long after we are gone.
Mankind is gradually creating his own doom by not paying attention to what was here before us, what we need to have to survive.
I hope I don’t ever see the day I have to live in a cubicle to breathe fresh air. I’d personally would rather do that outside.
I don’t want to see animals that depend on the cold become extinct
I don’t want to eat my food that has been grown in a lab.
It’s time the whole world wakes up, and truely takes notice of what we are doing to the thing we depend on. It’s time we start reversing things and tolerate having to rake a few leaves and mow around the very thing that is trying to help us survive.
Find a place
Plant your tree
Make a difference
Published on the Arbor Day Foundation’s website
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Friendly General Discussion , Friends of RedBubble and Smoky Mountain Masterpiecesi was around when you were born
i watched over you as you played
you would climb on my arms
so happy and free
but as you grew, what happened i don’t know
you would use me and cut me down
making things fit your need
i would attempt to come back
but you ‘d make sure i wasn’t around
i have tried to comfort you
give you shelter
give you peace
but as you grew older
you seemed to forget the reason i am here
strange that you ask now
who are you
i thought when you were young
you already knew
that I am the Key
I am the Key that will help your life
I am the Key that will give you food
I am the Key that will give you shelter
but yet, you still ask, who are you..
I am the Key….
I am the Tree
written by © Christopher Ewing July 29, 2009
joan warburton
So true.
Gail Bridger
Fantastic words Christopher, I agree 100% with you!! A fave 4 sure!!! You are so very talented with your images and as well with your words!!
joan warburton
I lost an old friend yesterday.
Joanne Bradley
Well crafted Christopher! Your words are inspiring! From another tree hugger…
Clive
Fantastic work Chris, love it my friend, well worded
Jan Timmons
Well done, Christopher. You convey sadness and strength beautifully through your words, and you offer hope. Thank you from another tree planter and hugger.
Al Bourassa
We all need to do our part. Thanks Christopher for a great reminder.
Erhan OZBIYIK
PERFECT one Christopher !!!
Cynthia Adams
Absolutely brilliant Chris and your words are so very thought provoking.
We can all still help our world to survive.
Bravo Hun.
xxxxxx
yolandevdm
Beautiful words Christopher. Very true.
Robert Elliott
wonderful writing Chris
happyfeet5
Beautiful and so true. A great tribute to our trees and to our Earth. Man is destroying it even though he knows how much we need them to survive. I guess money is their first thing in mind. Whatever comes afterwards is not of their concern. So sad, because we are intelligent creatures. We know better. But, I guess we don’t.
dc witmer
:)
KatsEye
Excellent Chris. So so true. When will we grow up and listen and do right by mother earth.
Adam Bykowski
Good one Chris. Well written.
Ree Reid
Excellent Chris, a man of many talents!
Jellybean720
You are so right.. and so well written.. It is time that people wake up.. Get off the fast lane and slow down and see what is going on around you.. I eat all organic and try to eat all local.. just think if everyone did this how much it would safe on our planet.. that is just a start.. :))
barnsis
Very well done.
Gail Bridger
Take A Look
A little inspiration works magic, keep up the good work, my friend!
Joyce Dickens,...
Beautiful and thought provoking writing Chris…....powerful and dynamic statement! JD
lianne
Just as wonderful as I thought it would be, Chris. It takes someone truly connected to the earth, one who feels her spirit, to write something this powerful and with such feeling. Bravo.
Isa Rodriguez
what a fabulous poem.. truly beautiful
Vicki Ferrari
You never cease to amaze me Big Heart!!! Heartfelt words, showing us what you are really like!! (you will ruin your reputation!! :))
Nascha
I so agree with you Christopher and I have planted many a tree with these thoughts in mind. xx
Samantha Bla Bla
Very nice writing Christopher, it all starts with but one seed and then the rest will follow.