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Earth Day - Mother Nature is waiting ….

by Elaine on April 22nd, 2008

(Courtesy www.earthbeatradio.org)

April 22, 2008 is Earth Day in many parts of the world although some celebrate it on Spring Solstice Day.  A day for collective reflection and action to protect our precious planet. 

Rather than blog on a ‘green’ topic, I have decided to have a philosphical moment on Genetics and Health and have reproduced the poem written by the founder of Earth Day, John McConnell.

It is a poignant reminder that Mother Nature will take her revenge to restore balance and harmony on our Earth.

HOIST THE SAILS!

By John McConnell

Four billion years ago
Our lonely Earth
Set sail on cosmic seas
Guided by an unseen hand
Of nature, God or chance.

As life evolved
Through endless eco-cycles
Man was born, destined
To destroy or enrich
the Precious Ship.

And now his hand
Has seized the tiller
But his ear has not
Yet caught the Captain’s
Quiet command.

The sails are down, the ship becalmed,
Its fragile life at stake.
No longer do we ride the gentle swells of
Silent seas and breathe
The fragrant air.

Broken are the rhythms
Of our cyclic plants
And other living things.

But now the Captain speaks again
Our quiet thoughts at last reveal his voice.

“Hoist the sails, Earth Man.
Set them for celestial winds.
Hold the tiler firm,
The course ahead is clear”.

Be He nature, God or chance
His voice is heard
And we shall heed
The Captain’s quiet command. 

Elaine Warburton  www.geneticsandhealth.com

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