Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Yes, we have steal our children's future by not taking care of our precious planet, wise and well rhymed words, loving your new words! Best Wishes, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 09-May-2018

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reply by the author on 09-May-2018

Thanks very much Dolly. Most grateful, always. Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about how badly we treat our earth over the centuries. There are many things we did wrong and it seems it may be impossible to reverse any of the damages that was done.

 Comment Written 09-May-2018

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reply by the author on 09-May-2018

Thanks so much Sandra. Yes, much of it is irreversible. We can't bring back all the species we've wiped out, for a start. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Ava Wilson

Excellent

This is a great poem with an incredible subject matter. I loved your creativity and the words flow easily off the tongue while reading aloud. Great job on this!

 Comment Written 09-May-2018

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reply by the author on 09-May-2018

Thank you very much, Ava. Your kind words mean a lot to me. Cheers, Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Ah, so the root must be from French 'main' for hand - being caught red-handed so to speak. Good message as we do need to make changes in how we care for the planet.

 Comment Written 08-May-2018

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reply by the author on 08-May-2018

My little book tells me you are correct - it's actually a corruption of the French term "main oeuvre" - handiwork. Thanks for reviewing :) Craig

reply by lyenochka on 08-May-2018

I would have thought that was the etymology for "maneuver." I guess both could have the same origins.

reply by the author on 08-May-2018

Indeed it is :)

Comment from zanya

Excellent

It's a writer's joy to come across a new and interesting word- a literary treasure !!-thanks for explanation - a timely and unsettling theme as we humans continue to 'plunder' our planet earth

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 Comment Written 08-May-2018

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reply by the author on 08-May-2018

Thanks for the kind words - they're much appreciated. Craig

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

My mind doesn't want to accept the future of a child as a stolen OBJECT. I'd reword that I think. But the idea is certainly good. I often wish we lived a few hundred years ago like the Indians (PC alert: Native Americans) did, eating simple basics that are easily grown and hunted, living among virgin trees a hundred feet tall. I just want to visit, not live there, of course. I'd miss my computer and FanStory too much. :)

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 Comment Written 08-May-2018

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reply by the author on 08-May-2018

Would "item" be better? Many thanks :) Craig

reply by Phyllis Stewart on 08-May-2018

I think it would.

reply by the author on 08-May-2018

OK, consider it done :) Cheers!