The Aurora Dances
by c.geeplay
By the time I caught my breath and understood
the significance of what I had just witnessed, it
felt as though my alarm was an insignificant fear
carried by the surging wind: Corporations
remained indifferent to these concerns, as
did influential politicians. Folks had nothing
to say, showing a cold shallow indifference
likened to that of ice cubes in a fridge
waiting for a Canadian whisky.
The Earth's rapid warming holds no
importance, creating an empty void
for the powerful individuals who dictate
our lives. Today, we understand that the
ice is disappearing under the ocean's
surface, devouring it like an ancient
dinosaur struck by a celestial fireball.
We must have known long ago we were
doomed or being condemned to extinction.
And yet, not a trace of fear permeates our
beings as night descends upon us and the
aurora dances, beckoning us to admire her
beauty in anticipation of the imminent future
when her lights will finally fade. Even here,
where the moon shines clearly visible from
a distance pulling away from us, the stars
also entice our inquisitive gaze into the
cosmic tapestry. Two separate worlds
indeed, but one that draws closer and
all too real to disregard.
Copyright © Cherbo Geeplay | Year Posted 2024
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