Many years before global warming became a hot topic, Marvin Gaye wrote this song about the environment and how we have an obligation to care for the Earth. For his What’s Going On album (1971), Gaye got away from love ballads and explored deeper social themes.
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And The Heat Goes On
After relocating to Florida and embracing the perpetual sunshine, the reality of climate change has prompted second thoughts. Enduring relentless heat and the aftermath of a devastating hurricane, the allure of the state begins to fade. With no respite from the heat or traditional seasons, staying in Florida feels increasingly uncertain.
Blood On Our Hands
Blood On Our Hands The smooth sands of a silent desert now a windstorm of grit burrowing into every orifice Blinding and scratching eyes Tasting and choking on the bitterness of unannounced fury The still waters of windless waves become a raging, angry ocean Swallowing the body whole and regurgitating denialism with each turbulent flowContinue reading “Blood On Our Hands”
Endless Summer – A Haibun
It is 7:30 in the evening and the temperature is still 90° F. Obviously it was higher this afternoon and the heat index put it over 100° F. I’m OK with that because I was brought up in grey and cold, rainy weather. However it is still Springtime and here in SW Florida we see theContinue reading “Endless Summer – A Haibun”
An Inevitable Death
An Inevitable Death The sky cries scarlet tears from bloodied white clouds forming across a sun’s fury as it burns the earth Its weeping sadly not enough to douse the flames of disregard Neglect cheap Blinding us to inconceivable perils now impossible to reverse An inspired carpet of verdant forest floor destroyed by the punishingContinue reading “An Inevitable Death”
Climate Change – A Tanka
Climate Change Hot and steamy days Continuing to sizzle as the solstice nears The west continues to burn North freezes and south drowns Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing © Frank Tassone’s Weekly Haikai Challenge #155 Write the #Haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga, etc.) that alludes to remaining heatContinue reading “Climate Change – A Tanka”
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