Water Poem by Bob Blackwell

Water

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The spirit of life,
spreads everywhere,
to all corners of our globe.
Rain, mist, fog, snow,
form lakes, rivers,
babbling running brooks;
the carriers of life’s soul
life’s bountiful
identity and joy.

Without it,
grasses brown,
trees rot and fall,
no leaves, flowers,
seeds, or fruit;
no shade, no scent,
no colour, food.

Animals, people, die;
no creatures great or small.
Deserts of want appear
no life or giving;
there is a thirst upon the land.
In time, all will wither,
wilt, rot and die.
Then a dirt, an ash
a sandy earth of want,
no open hand,
all life has gone.

More valuable than gold,
a treasure for us all.
use wisely, it is life.
All used up; We die!

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Alison Cassidy 05 January 2009

Your words are filled with wisdom and common sense. We in Australia live in the world's driest continent and are particularly vulnerable to the extravagant waste and over-consumption of water. Funny how thoughtlessly as children we cleaned our teeth with the tap running, or left the sprinkler on all night without batting an eyelid. These days, I never stay in the shower for longer than three minutes and I'm still just as clean as I used to be, he he! Excellent poetic advice. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Patricia Gale 11 August 2007

A fine piece that all should heed! Well penned Bob!

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David Harris 12 August 2007

Bob, I agree with Patricia, that we all should take heed. Water being the most precious gift we have on this planet of our, the life giving substance for all. Top marks and thanks for sharing it. David

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Kesav Easwaran 06 September 2008

Water- the spirit of life...well said, Bob...it is the life force...a very good poem glorifying the value and importance of water necessary for the sustenance of life 10/10

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Fay Slimm 21 September 2008

Value it we must Bob. Wonderful encouragement for us all look again at our wastage, and not only of, but especially of water. The essence of life is in your poem Bob.

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Carola Hume 07 December 2018

a wonderful poem bob, my sentiments entirely too! ! ! i wrote a poem titled 'rivers, & waterways' if you're interested. cheerio carola

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Ritty Patnaik 16 November 2009

dear bob......it is a beautiful poem, not only that the depleting sources of water can be a main problem in future times.people in general should be concious of not wasting water in their daily lives.because, like breath water is neccessary for survival.making people aware of it in form of poetry is a great thing.god bless. ritty

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Michael Moorcroft 18 August 2009

Well thought out and so true.10

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Raj Nandy 23 June 2009

A poem reflecting wisdom and thought! 10 + -Raj Nandy

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C. P. Sharma 07 February 2009

A profound poem, sublime theme, a timely warning and outpouring of innate wisdom. Water, air, earth and sky, so essential for life in all forms are unscrupulously polluted by man, pluming himself to be the crowning glory of God. What an irony of fate! ! ! ! ! ! CP

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