Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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The LA Fires. They watched in grieved silence as their church, Then a synagogue, then a mosque burned to nothing. Four major fires have ravaged, so far, more than 1200 structures. Where is their god, to which many have sent earnest prayers? In our wasteful life of comfort and ease, Has the voice of god been all around, but has not been heeded? Surely our collective inner voice has attempted to guide us, But we are blinded by our votes and present way of life. Was Carter's then plea, to reduce our use of energy overall, And our public disdain and impatience with this visionary man, Been that very voice which we should have, Almost five decades ago, wisely heeded? Frank Maurer 8 January 2025 1515 Hours.