April 16, 2012
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Let No Man Put Asunder
In the beginning was the earth.
And it was beautiful.
And Man lived upon the earth.
And Man said: “Let us build skyscrapers, dams, factories and express ways.”
And Man said:
“It is good.”On the second day, Man looked upon the clear blue waters of the earth.
And Man said: “Let us dump our sewage and waste into the waters.”
And Man did.
The waters became dark and murky.
And Man said:
“It is good.”On the third day, Man gazed at the forest of the earth.
And they were tall and green.
And Man said: “Let us cut the trees and build things for ourselves.”
And Man did.
And the forest grew thin.
And Man said:
“It is good.”On the fourth day, Man saw animals leaping in the fields
and playing in the sun. And Man said:
“Let us trap the animals for money
and shoot them for sport.”
And Man did.
And the animals became scarce.
And Man said:
“It is good.”On the fifth day, Man felt the cool breeze in his nostrils.
And Man said: “Let us burn our refuse and let the wind blow away the smoke and debris.”
And Man did. And the air became dense with smoke and carbon.
And Man said:
“It is good.”On the sixth day, Man saw many kinds of people on earth
And Man feared and said: “Let us make bombs and missile sites in case misunderstanding arise.”
And Man did. And missile sites and bomb dumps Checkered the landscape.
And Man said:
“It is good.”On the seventh day, Man perished.
And the earth was quite and deathly still.
For Man was no more.
And it was good!
