But plenty you shall leave
Our earth is rich,
giving food a’plenty.
We take and take
and take
and take.
Do we take too much?
Does our greed show?
An old Yakima saying. . .
Take, take, all you need!
But plenty you shall leave. . .
for future generations.
©Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.
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rkcdlitt
I am a retired high school and college professor. The last 10 years of my teaching was as a college professor of literature and writing. I have self-published one book of prayers and meditations and am preparing another book of poetic odes to faith and love. I am truly honored to be welcomed into this group.
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