For Sempper Fi: Have you been to the oasis?

Question

For Semper Fi

In the Oasis

by Elaine P

He stood upon the Edge,

gathered crowds around Him

pointed to the fig tree,

gazed upon the mass.

Hear My words and hearken,

the fruit is ripe for picking,

is this crop your last one?

how long can Earth bear pain?

Cease your toxic ways,

learn to love your neighbor,

stretch to see beyond you

lest the darkness fall.

The people listened closely,

but did not heed His sermon,

as Midnight comes to meet us,

Earth sings a final dirge.

Answer 1

A month or so ago, you wrote:

"I want to

write a poem

that will live

until our species

can voyage

through the galaxy

in

a

real

ship..."

I think this is the poem. This poem is scary in the truth I believe it holds. How long can Earth bear pain? I fear the answer.

Answer 2

Powerful And True ....We are killing this world while seeking out another world that may be compatible with ours ,,,,,For what?? To destroy that one too,,,,Lets get this one back in shape first

We liked this ...Very Very Much ,,..................Thanks for sharing your talent with us

Answer 3

Hurry!  Let's get to Mars - now.

Answer 4

Written as only the incomparable Elaine can do.  Beautiful poem of an unbeautiful situation.

Answer 5

Something for everyone in this one, which does us all proud.

Thank you for sharing this marvellous work

Answer 6

Word Sister!

Cynthia, if you spin a Prophet at 1000 rph a Poet will fly out.

Centrifugal force will do that to a person.

Answer 7

Amen.

Answer 8

Well said, Kudos.

Answer 9

This is so powerful that I am stunned.  The tragedy is that there is a deep truth in your words, we as a whole have been toxic to Earth, wrapped up in ourselves, and lacking in compassion. The darkness is falling, and we must all live in harmony with ourselves, other people and the Earth if we have a hope of saving our planet, before "Earth sings a final dirge."  This is pensive and eloquent.  Thank you.

Answer 10

blessed are the Poets

they often become Prophets

Answer 11

WOW!.....I have no words.

Answer 12

Where is the profit in peace? Crucifixion was good business in Rome.