Green Places.

Green places, fertile, nutrient laden loam

Habitat to creatures who make it their home

They aerate the soil to help it grow for us

Watered by rain, it yields up its produce

Trees grow tall and give us shade

Flowers to cheer, a leafy glade

Food to nourish as we feed

Unprejudiced by colour, class, race or creed

A space for children safe to play

Each season of the year, any given day

A lawn to sit on in the sun

Have drinks to cool our thirsty tongue

A park to visit when we walk

A bench to sit on as we talk

Provides a home for animal life

A spot for couples not yet man and wife

In the desert a place for caravans to rest

Weary travelers it’s welcome guest

Green places God’s special gift to his children

They are only ours on loan

Let’s take good care of them!

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

I don't know how it is in Ireland, but in the US, developers seem intent on putting houses and shopping centers on as much green space as possible. City governments love the trend because it builds suburbs and brings in tax money. The area where I live, once a rural county, is now considered urban.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Marie.
"Green places God’s special gift to his children
They are only ours on loan
Let’s take good care of them!"
I live in Michigan. Many beautiful places near. The Great lakes and parks. A joy for me and my five grandchildren. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry for nature.
Coyote

[Soren]

Sounds pleasent and calm a relaxing place. It would be nice if people took care of such places. Taking care of our enviornment is something most people are not good at. Just look at how they take care of their yards, and house and car.

[Marie]

Our world is such a beautiful place to have the opportunity to live on, but don't take into consideration
that it is only ours on loan for our lifetime and we should leave it in better condition than we found it
so our children can enjoy living here as we have. Thank you so v-e-r-y much for reading and for your so true words, dear Soren. I am most grateful, dear friend...