POETRY

.... The soul dives into the joyful beauty of this graceful world and  feels herself  bird,  flower, living water, light; she takes on your robe, primal purity and rests, silently in God. 
[La Bernica, 1862]


Nature laughs at human suffering, contemplating only her own grandeur,  she gives to all her sovereign power, keeping her calm splendor to herself.
[la Fontaine aux lianes, 1862]


Nature ! Tranquil and immense beauty, majestic abyss where sacred oblivion sleeps, why did you not immerse me in your immortal peace ?
[Ultra coelos 1862]


Leconte de Lisle, 1818-1894






To see a World in a grain of Sand and Heaven in a Wild Flower, Infinity in the palm of your hand, and Eternity  in an Hour.
[Auguries of Innocence]  William Blake, 1757-1827




ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS


The Ethical call of nature 


 Nature is part of the divinity of the universe.


 We emerge from nature like children and we  remain dependent on her for food, water, soil, medicines and other materials. 


Because of  the  extraordinary technological powers we have acquired, natural ecosystems now depend on us to restore their ability to regulate themselves.




 ....... There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. Everybody's crew .....      Marshal McLuhon






April 2008.