Yes! I agree with Dr. Hall's comments. The truth is often painful. This is an essay that needs to be in large font, bold letters on the front page of every newspaper, periodical, online forum and social media platform! (I'm repeatedly chagrined by finding ecological news, climate change conferences, and all types of dire warnings to humankind about the consequences of our distorted dominion relegated to the back page, if printed/posted at all. Shame on us for our "head in the sand" approach to this travesty!) Thank you, Perry, for joining in with the voices that care about our planet, its creatures and its future!
Thank you, Denise—more than I know how to express, and you know better than most that I’m not often at a loss for words. This just made my day, and even though it’s only November 3, I’m doubtful anything else this month will beat it. Best wish, prayer, and thought of every kind back at ya.
Thank you, Deborah! I’m glad you liked the piece. It’s simple, and stark, but important, I think, and I hope this tiny nudge might be part of something much larger moving us to better care about and for the planet we live on, and the creatures we share it with.
Yes! I agree with Dr. Hall's comments. The truth is often painful. This is an essay that needs to be in large font, bold letters on the front page of every newspaper, periodical, online forum and social media platform! (I'm repeatedly chagrined by finding ecological news, climate change conferences, and all types of dire warnings to humankind about the consequences of our distorted dominion relegated to the back page, if printed/posted at all. Shame on us for our "head in the sand" approach to this travesty!) Thank you, Perry, for joining in with the voices that care about our planet, its creatures and its future!
Thank you, Denise—more than I know how to express, and you know better than most that I’m not often at a loss for words. This just made my day, and even though it’s only November 3, I’m doubtful anything else this month will beat it. Best wish, prayer, and thought of every kind back at ya.
Perry,
Your profound essay brought me to tears
I learned a great deal I did not know
It was painful but I need to know
I know you are writing
not only from knowledge but from love
Thank you for how deeply you love
all the creatures and the rivers
all the endangered beings and beauties
we have neglected harmed and failed
I don't want dominion
yet I aspire to be more than a guest
I want to be a protector
I want to feed and tend
God's lambs
and all His creation
I am so glad I found your writing
You inspire me
to do my best to do that
Thank you, Deborah! I’m glad you liked the piece. It’s simple, and stark, but important, I think, and I hope this tiny nudge might be part of something much larger moving us to better care about and for the planet we live on, and the creatures we share it with.