Every gob of oil we suck today,
every turd of coal we flame resplendent,
every age-old species we erase
is assault against our own descendants.
I stoop before the few that reach tomorrow:
striving to live, I understand how they
must curse us, dodging lethal hails of arrows
we senselessly let fly today.
Climate change is the most important issue of our time and, as you say, Tim, poets must not stay silent. Thanks for this.
Thanks KJ, Kevin & Manish. Yes, I think poets must not stay silent about the climate catastrophe. We have a voice and we must use it.
KJ - Of course I don't, but I have my house insulated to the maximum I can afford, I get part of my power from solar panels, I don't fly any more, I never drive if I can use public transport and I don't use public transport if I can walk or cycle. I could do a lot more if I lived under a government that cared about our children's future. May I ask what you do to help out in this crisis?
Thought provoking and well written.
I assume that you live in an unheated home, and travel everywhere on foot.
A thought provoking poem. Let's one ponder on the happening world. Sensibly written.
Thank you for this.
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John Botterill
Thu 11th May 2023 09:09
Brilliant