Pastorale

The headline was "cow crosses busy street". It being a neighborhood oriented paper the owner was happy. It was a good thing nobody tried to miss it a small miracle. Poor cows just wanna go home I think. Mark

Hey Jess, I am doing my part. I am trying to eat them bad, bad cows as fast as I can. I have been trying to find financial backer for my "Rama Burger" franchise in India. when I get through eating all the hogs and heifers out there...I am going to start in on Veegans. After all they are made out of meat as well and about as usefull as any high level functioning autistic bovines I have met. Now getting down to the poem, lovely creative and very insightful piece of work. However, I would like to point out if China would cut its greenhouse emmissions to the point say that America is at-regardless of the fact that we didn't sign the Kyoto Accord. Then the fine folks in Bundaberg wouldn't have to worry about ACTUALLY seeing a Polar Bear swim up on their beach. But since it is cheaper to burn coal and the world has a penchant for cheaper goods...then stop shopping at Walmart and those other fine purveyors of cheap goods. It might cost more in your pocket book but hey...you skies wont lokk like they are bleedinng. All my best! -DS Baker

Your final two lines said something interesting: I am a carnivore, I accept this, it is who I am. Of course your commentary is dead on before that--and so wonderfully stated--but the carnivore within not denied, I'm pleased your are able to come to terms with him. Some can't, some aren't, many lie to themselves, but some of us; loving the planet, seeing the planet, loving ourselves, seeing ourselves; may be able to make a difference. I am also please your work has generated so much discussion... as it should be.

i really like the theme of the poem,the rhyming, t really is a beautiful piece of work.

Hi Jess I loved this particular phrase "Farting Factories" :-) and i agree with all the compliments on the flow here!!! Nicely done. Thanks for sharing. Kind regards Feebie Mistakes happen, do not dwell on them, live them, mourn them and move on to better things. (PS: if that does not work eat lots and lots of chocolate)

I think nature made a joke there somewhere lmao Animal, fish, bugs, insects, plants, well, I swallow rock ! ROTF hmmm .... Mark

Yes I agree also Phosphates here are causing havoc and the horrors of processed beef pig and poultry and all the rest growth hormones feeding them their own flesh We are supposed to be the leader of the animal well the weather is certianly messed up now and Im curious about this forthcoming missle shoot down of the satellite that is supposed to be the size of a city bus with all this fuel on board that can kill if it lands and people are nearby crazy ol world Good viewpoint poem Weirdelf O

It really is terrible how they are messing with the foods and killing our planet..and we as consumers are the culprits..great poem..

when I went meatless and after 2 years I finally gave up and put it back in my diet. I miss that diet from from the ley but would miss her more. Mark

And even greater message...i enjoyed this much LadyTheresa

of a grazing cow still produces calm in me--while i remain blissfully ignorant of everything that the cow suffers as a sacrifice to us. does this poem mean that you're also becoming a vegetarian? can't really tell. in any case, this has a gorgeous flow to it that shows a deeper, if more gruesome, appreciation of nature!

the price of meat will come down...excuse me I kid. The sharp wit about this poem is a jab in the ribs. In ink, Dabbler

There was an article in the N.Y. Times about two weeks ago that suggested the emissions savings from eating just 20% less meat is the same as switching your car to a Prius. Amazing.

Farting Fact'ries. I love this phrase. There is a livestock farm not far from here that fits that description exactly. :-) This flows like a dream. Nice work ;-) Kaz It's impossible to smile on the outside without feeling better on the inside.

yes i ate some cow the other night and sadly i too farted therefore confributing to the warmer planet but on the goodnote in the capital of UNITEDSTATESOFMERIKA cherry blossoms are blooming much earlier and having endured bad old winter i am cheered to see the "good" results so im just doing my part (whats that on my shirt?? oh barbeque sauce) Jess you always write the most darkly humourus of poems and very well scripted i am most certian if we could borrow that "Tardis" machine that Meic speaks of we could meet up always enjoy reading you mate Your freind O

are raised for meat. As if they all know, they lead lifeless existences, wandering aimlessly, grazing, lying in mud and shit. I am guilty of purchasing these animals (or 1/4 of one at least) and filling my freezer with their non-existence.... but I am not giving up my steaks, damnit. Best, Ronda