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If Enough of Us Believe …

5/18/2013

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A waterfall and rainbowI will therefore not deny today.
If Enough of Us Believe…

It’s all too much
All of it. 
All of us. 

Well, anyway, it’s too much for
Me.

I will therefore deny today
And claim a future that
May not be,

But is mine to say.

I will think of the time when
Earth will not be run
Over by human animals,

Of the time when flora
Will be the means to fuel
Our existence.

When we will casually discuss
Weather and politics with the
Other creatures.

When we will not hit with our
Hands nor trample
With our feet 
Nor poison with
Our breath.

When we will be good.   

I will say, ‘It is coming.’ 


Susan Patterson


Audio of If Enough of Us Believe …


Discussion…

What I am talking about in the poem is my dream, possibly fantasy. It is a dream for a time when we humans will have evolved to the point where we will not feel the need to take anything and everything that we want.  We will understand the value of sharing, not just using.  We will understand the intelligence of others living on Earth. We will understand how to live in harmony.   Humans have evolved this far because our of aggression and need to dominate.  Now it is time to learn how to get along. 

I'm pretty tired of seeing dead animals along the road.  It exhausts me to hear of the abuse we commit on animals, children and women.  I'm tired of hearing about the millions of acres of forests cut or burned down each year so we can use the land.  And, I'm very tired of reading about how commerce and industry must always come first.  There must be a better way.  Thank you for listening.  skp

Mother's Day Tea at the Gordon House, Silverton, Oregon.  Susan Patterson, standing at the front, reading her poetry.
Mother's Day Tea at the Gordon House, Silverton, Oregon. Susan Patterson, standing at front, reading her poetry.

Artist Spotlight

This week I would like to spotlight Bonnie Merchant, a very talented artist who makes the most unusual and interesting metal jewelry.  http://FabulousStuff.com/

I am not a person who wears a lot of jewelry and when I do it is pretty traditional, i.e. pearls and such.  But, of late, I have thought that I needed a more modern approach to my look.  And so Bonnie came into the picture.  I have purchased several pairs of her earrings and every time, and I mean every time, I wear them, someone comments on their beauty.  She doesn't just string beads on wire.  Each piece that is made "tells a story," as Bonnie puts it.  Also,  I do not have pierced ears.  No problem, Bonnie can convert to clip-on earrings. 

Bonnie also makes necklaces, bracelets and all kinds of other fabulous stuff.  It is best if you can catch her at one of the shows or galleries in the area so that you can get the best choice of her work.  But, if you miss her,  I'm sure that she would love to hear from you via email.  skp

Bonnie Merchant's jewelry
Examples of Bonnie's artistry.

Picture
A stunning landscape and a lovely example of Susan's fantasy Earth referred to in today's poem.

Be well, do good. 
2 Comments
Bonnie Merchant
5/18/2013 11:04:46 am

What a generous and delightful thing you've done featuring my work. Thank you, Susan. I'm just home from doing a show benefiting Sisters of the Road. What a fitting end to a delightful day . If enough of us believe.....

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Susan
5/18/2013 11:18:46 am

Bonnie,

You are more than welcome. I only speak the truth. skp

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