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Devastation 13

Stark windswept moorland
Charred heather ...
Smoker kills wildlife

Magicicada 13 Contest
Sponsored by Maureen McGreavy

6/18/18

animalbirddeathfirefree verse

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Paul Callus

June 24, 2018 at 4:25 PM

In just three lines you have said all that a journalists would have said in a full page article, Jan!! How come I see no congrats? I'd have expected to see this on the winners' list! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

June 24, 2018 at 4:27 PM

I've just read your poem and thought it would place too, at least I am in excellent company - will be my last as I don;t seem to appeal to the sponsor:-( hugs jan xx

Phyllis Babcock

June 20, 2018 at 12:43 PM

So sad to see the scarred earth plus the loss of wildlife. Written well Jan. love phyl

Jan Allison

June 20, 2018 at 3:59 PM

The land can rejuvenate in time but the devastation to the wildlife is heartbreaking:-( hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf

June 19, 2018 at 8:01 PM

The pictures, the poem, the image, the message, the implications, … the scarred earth, … the playing of taps... I would say that your (photos and) three lines are 'visceral' enough for a winner in the contest. Best always, gw

Jan Allison

June 20, 2018 at 3:58 PM

Thanks Gershon I keep seeing stories of devastation caused by fires, some started deliberately:-( hugs Jan xx

Cheryl Hoffman

June 19, 2018 at 7:52 PM

To think one careless smoker can cause all that devastation! A very well done nature write (no pun intended) and good luck in the contest!~Che :)

Jan Allison

June 20, 2018 at 3:01 AM

We've had moorland decimated by someone having a bonfire and a stray spark igniting the grass and just careless disposal of cigarettes after a prolonged dry spell:-( hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

June 19, 2018 at 7:37 AM

- One little careless moment ... and so much devastation ... great written, Jan - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison

June 19, 2018 at 7:51 AM

It is so tragic in so many ways Anne Lise, I know from the fire on Vesuvuis that 100 year old farms where destroyed and precious crops such as the grape vines will take many many years to get back to how they were and they lost 8% of their food in what is quite a poor area:-( hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

June 19, 2018 at 2:53 AM

I have never smoked, I am too hot as it is!!!!!! :)

Jan Allison

June 19, 2018 at 3:18 AM

lol, I agree you are smokin hot:-) hugs Jan xx

Mick Talbot

June 18, 2018 at 10:31 PM

Lost for words, why do people do such terrible things. Good luck in the contest. hugs Mick.

Jan Allison

June 19, 2018 at 3:17 AM

So so sad Mick and the devastation these fires cause can be so catastrophic - we saw the result of the fire at Vesuvius it was heartbreaking to hear of the hardship it has caused:-( hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley

June 18, 2018 at 8:40 PM

Jan, your poem's powerfully heartfelt expression is felt powerfully in my heart. Such sadness and heartbreak so masterfully conveyed reaches in deep, my friend. Stunning poetry! Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan

Jan Allison

June 19, 2018 at 3:11 AM

Thanks Susan:-) hugs Jan xx