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Climate Change

Climate Change (My Calipus form) [a-b-c-b d-b-d 1st stanza 7 syls / line; 2nd stanza 8 syls / line] --------------------------------- We talk of global warming Nature turning on the heat The earth is cracked and blistered Our mistakes hard to delete. A potato hot to handle! The Messiah we need entreat. For a start let’s turn to Handel! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pithy Pants 2 Contest - 7lines Hosted by Maureen McGreavy Placed 4th © 9th February 2019

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Edlynn Nau

Date: 4/14/2019 2:34:00 PM

We talk of global warming, Nature turning on the heat. The earth is cracked and blistered, Our mistakes hard to delete. Then comes global flooding, In symmetry it will meet. The earth is wet and soggy, It’s too late for our retreat. Just playing with you and loved the pun handle. I had one for Chopin but I will spare you. Thanks for all the fun.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2019 4:17:00 PM

Thanks for a most pleasant visit, Edlynn...I enjoyed that :) I wonder how Chopin inspired you!! ~ Best regards // paul

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/25/2019 6:57:00 PM

Love it, Paul. Congrats on your win.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/26/2019 7:55:00 AM

Pleased you enjoyed it, Line...thank you. Regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 2/23/2019 12:16:00 PM

For some reason this one leaves me singing "...is that all there is, .if that's all that there is, then let's keep dancing" ;) Wonderful, creative, potent pithy poem, congratulations on your win Paul, and thank you! :) xomo

Paul Callus
Date: 2/24/2019 9:42:00 AM

Thank you, Maureen; it was a pleasure taking part :) Yes, if that's all there is...let's break out the booze and have a ball! So says Peggy Lee:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/23/2019 11:32:00 AM

oh I do remember this one. Awesome win , Paul. Congratulations.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/24/2019 9:55:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Have a nice day :) Regards // paul

Vladislav Raven

Date: 2/15/2019 10:39:00 AM

Hi Paul, yes, our world is being slowly destroyed. We cannot delete our mistakes Paul but hopefully we can learn from them and change the situation for the better. Global Warming is a major problem. I love the content of this serious write my friend. The last two lines say it all for me. One day we may have to entreat the Messiah to save things, even that may be done too late. I do like the form my friend. This work is creative and real. Have a wonderful Friday. Your friend always....Mike. Vave.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/16/2019 9:02:00 AM

Thank you for liking both the poem and form, and for the insightful comments, my friend. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/14/2019 6:17:00 PM

Collectively we need to turn things around. The harshness of our winter storms should give pause to many who keep denying we have a global warming problem. A great entry Paul! : )

Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2019 9:34:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. Most of us are aware of this serious problem, and yet not enough is being done to solve it. World leaders have the power and duty to do so. Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 2/13/2019 2:19:00 PM

lol, love this witty write on a serious matter

Paul Callus
Date: 2/15/2019 9:16:00 AM

Thank you, Jack. I had already replied to your comment, but it has now disappeared! Best regards / paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/13/2019 9:58:00 AM

Gobal warming is a very hot potato to handle especially when a great number of the worlds population are guilty of partaking in this earth blistering dilemma, our mistakes are hard to delete and your referral to the Messiah to whom we should entreat, is so apt when you bring Handel into the equation - We should all one day hopefully sing Hallelujah - went back to school today! Great poem Paul, a very clever poem, well done and good luck. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/13/2019 1:40:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely comments and insightful feedback, Jenny. So pleased that you managed to work out what I had in mind with regards to Handel, Messiah, etc. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 2/11/2019 9:27:00 AM

Such a powerful message in this cute verse. Informative and thought provoking write...

Paul Callus
Date: 2/12/2019 2:24:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Supraja. Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/10/2019 7:15:00 PM

yes, our mistakes most certainly are hard to delete. I hope God does not delete all of us pretty soon. WEll done for the contest!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/12/2019 2:19:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. It's said that Nature knows how to look after itself....and that would include the downfall of mankind!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/10/2019 5:11:00 PM

Hey, I love your "Calipus" form, Paul. We cannot "delete" the damage done to our environment, but there are some steps we can take to help our planet heal. We're just running out of time. Enjoyed the reference to Handel's "Messiah," Paul. Hope your sister is doing well. Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 2/12/2019 8:48:00 AM

Thank you, Carolyn. I'm pleased you enjoyed the poem and the form itself. Hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/10/2019 11:01:00 AM

paul, it will take mankind triple work to resurrect how nature was in its purest form... we need to all cooperate on this one, then perhaps, healing will start... a disturbingly beautiful verse!...huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 2/12/2019 8:20:00 AM

Thank you, Nette. The original pure natural form will, alas, never be retrieved! Let's at least try to stop the rot! Hugs // paul

Silent One

Date: 2/10/2019 8:31:00 AM

Sadly not everyone is taking it seriously...

Paul Callus
Date: 2/11/2019 4:00:00 PM

That's the problem! Time to wake up to reality! Regards // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/10/2019 3:27:00 AM

Charming poem - horrifying truths my friend, Paul! I am afraid it is too late to reverse the situation , unless...Man exists the scene!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2019 3:46:00 AM

As you say, it's a horrifying truth, Demi, even if I treated it lightly, as the contest form requested. I still believe in miracles! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/10/2019 2:57:00 AM

It will take a long time to get anywhere near to how things should be to correct our mistakes. I can't see things improving either, selfishness' and greed will ring the death knell for our world. Like your reference to Handel. Good luck Paul. Tom.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2019 3:43:00 AM

Once a vase is broken it is very difficult to get it back to its original beauty, Tom! Yet...we must not give up on hope. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/9/2019 4:04:00 PM

Certainly the climate discussion is a hot potato to handle. Are we seeking help of the composer Handel? You certainly refer to his work when you mention Messiah then? I give you all the credit for making me search the internet. Intelligent write Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2019 3:34:00 AM

Sorry for getting you to go searching on internet, Vijay:) Light Verse poetry attempts to be humorous; it's brief, and can be on a frivolous or serious subject, and often features wordplay, including puns, and adventurous rhyme. I tried to mix things up a bit. Regards // paul