Image by Sebastian Wahlhutter on One Big Photo
our blue planet is a treasure
its resources bring us pleasure
we bring change
toujours perdrix self-indulgence
brings discouraging divulgence
we must change
no more winter in which to ski
death of biodiversity
climate change
if we cannot work together
there will be change in the weather
killing change
we are on a slippery slope
before we end up without hope
time for change
~Ornery Owl Has Spoken~
The Changing Prompts
Prompt: How 2020 Changed You
This could be interpreted in a couple of different ways. 2020 changed the world, not just me, and the world along with me changed in 2020. Working in tandem with the Earthweal prompt, there were changes to biodiversity in 2020.
Prompt: Write a compound word verse. I gave it my best shot. After reading some of the others, I am aware now that I didn't properly compound my word, although I did reference it in the third line of each verse.
Prompt: Write a poem about biodiversity
Photo Prompt
For me, the photo worked as a metaphor for the way people view climate change. We think we are able to rise above it because we are invincible, but we are hanging on a thin line at risk of a disastrous plunge into the abyss.
The Icky, Sticky, Nit-Picky Legalese If You Please (Or Don't Please)
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It is most definitely time for a big change! 👍🏼 …and yes, fuck dimensia! 👎👎👎
ReplyDeleteA poetic message for the Earthlings ... time for change and cheers!
ReplyDeleteTime for change, indeed! Well said.
ReplyDeleteNot to worry. I compounded my word, but used it in the 883 portion of the poem and not the final words!! Old dogs, new tricks, and all that rot. Eh what?!
ReplyDeleteAnd so it is, way past time for change.
ReplyDeleteI echo your sentiments entirely. We are all going to witness drastic changes even if we stop polluting right now. If we continue to stick our heads in the sand and ignore the situation, I dread to think what will happen.
ReplyDeleteWe always want others to change, but it always starts with us...
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