Garbage

The trash keeps rising in a heap upon the slopes of Everest. Ungrateful climbers make her weep. The trash keeps rising in a heap until it’s wrath that they will reap for heeding not her one request. The trash keeps rising in a heap upon the slopes of Everest. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: I Got Zero, Nothing, Nada-2 Sponsor: Broken Wings Placed 5th © paul callus 17th July 2016

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Laura Hay

Date: 8/12/2016 8:20:00 AM

Sad and true, great write again Paul, warm regards, Laura,

Paul Callus
Date: 8/12/2016 3:44:00 PM

I'm pleased that we're on the same wavelength, Laura! Thank you; enjoy the weekend. Warm regards // paul

Janis Thompson

Date: 8/3/2016 11:21:00 PM

I guess everybody needs to leave something of themselves up there. Interesting write. Congratulations, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 8/6/2016 7:26:00 AM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Janis. I think it is only fair that those who litter ought to clean up what they can before leaving. ~ Regards // paul

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 7/24/2016 9:29:00 AM

Paul, nature is deaf, and people are blind to posted signs about littering.I wonder how they'd react to others throwing trash on their front lawns? You did well with a difficult form, at least for me. / M

Paul Callus
Date: 7/24/2016 5:06:00 PM

Pleased to have you stopping by with feedback and encouraging remarks, Maurice...thank you! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/20/2016 3:12:00 PM

Powerful poem against garbage. Well done!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/20/2016 3:32:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. I hope it won't end up in the trash bin:) Regards // paul

Aurore Severo

Date: 7/18/2016 8:57:00 PM

The title may be garbage but the poem is a flower xoxoxoxox peace and love

Paul Callus
Date: 7/19/2016 9:48:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Aurore. It's a pleasure to have you visiting today:) Warm regards /x/ paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/18/2016 2:30:00 PM

ohh paul, way too fine with a reminder we all must take heed..such a grand pen you have!..huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 7/18/2016 3:45:00 PM

Thank you, Nette; you are too kind:) I have read your entry and in my eyes it's on a level of its own. Hugs // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/18/2016 12:07:00 PM

Hi Paul, Great take on the theme.Good message as well. Best of luck in the contest-7:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 7/18/2016 12:27:00 PM

Hi Alexis:) Thank you for the encouragement and the lovely feedback! ~ Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/17/2016 4:39:00 PM

We must care for our Mother Earth as she has cared for us! Beautiful Paul! I hope to see this a top winner! 7 ; )

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2016 4:56:00 PM

Hi Connie! I was determined to raise awareness about Everest's plight. She is a host to many climbers, but after they obtain what they want, they go off, leaving the place in a mess! I am glad that you like this poem; I have read some very good entries with unique ideas, so making the winners' list won't be easy. ~ Regards // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/17/2016 4:36:00 PM

A well written triolet, Paul! Best wishes in the contest!

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2016 4:48:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Kim. Best regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 7/17/2016 3:36:00 PM

Fabulous take on the theme Paul - so sad that man is causing so much damage to the world:-( hugs Jan xx good luck in the contest:-) xx 7

Paul Callus
Date: 7/17/2016 4:05:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. Glad that you like it; it's only short, but it took me more than expected because I just could not figure out the right flow! ~ It's estimated that there are about 50 tons of trash that climbers have left behind on Mount Everest. It's time to clear up the mess! Hugs // paul