?Pettifog?



?Pettifog?

How goes the battle, my brothers and sisters,
to keep our ozone intact as we stave away blisters?
Have we reduced global exhaust emissions enough?
Are we preparing for a future without
lots of expensive and shiny stuff,
like yachts, casinos and mansions of gold?
Or will it be water and then air
that is on the black market, sold?

How goes the battle, my sisters and brothers,
to create a heaven on Earth for all of our others?
Have we replanted our wildlands and filled the skies with birds?
Are we giving life to our dreams… a music that is yet to be heard?
Are we fuelling our imaginations and opening our minds to see
a world full of love to build
where we can celebrate our collective divinity?

How goes the battle,
whichever one that you are destined to fight?
Are you being conquered by your fears
or are you being your brothers’ and sisters’ light?
And while I’m asking questions, with my great big smile,
I’ll lean in a little closer to ponder…
“Is it all worth while?”
For even if we become our peace
lasting a long, long time
will not confusion again arise
to find ways to patronize this rhyme?

Jim Kogelheide
December 2000



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