Paul Callus Poet Triolet

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. 

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Contest: I Got Zero, Nothing, Nada-2
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Placed 5th

© paul callus 17th July 2016

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Laura Hay August 12, 2016 at 8:20 AM Sad and true, great write again Paul, warm regards, Laura, Paul Callus August 12, 2016 at 3:44 PM I'm pleased that we're on the same wavelength, Laura! Thank you; enjoy the weekend. Warm regards // paul

Janis Medders Tobechi August 3, 2016 at 11:21 PM I guess everybody needs to leave something of themselves up there. Interesting write. Congratulations, Paul. Paul Callus August 6, 2016 at 7:26 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 July 24, 2016 at 9:29 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 July 24, 2016 at 5:06 PM Pleased to have you stopping by with feedback and encouraging remarks, Maurice...thank you! Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich July 20, 2016 at 3:12 PM Powerful poem against garbage. Well done! Paul Callus July 20, 2016 at 3:32 PM Thank you Andrea. I hope it won't end up in the trash bin:) Regards // paul

Aurore Severo July 18, 2016 at 8:57 PM The title may be garbage but the poem is a flower xoxoxoxox peace and love Paul Callus July 19, 2016 at 9:48 AM Thank you for the lovely comments, Aurore. It's a pleasure to have you visiting today:) Warm regards /x/ paul

Nette Onclaud July 18, 2016 at 2:30 PM ohh paul, way too fine with a reminder we all must take heed..such a grand pen you have!..huggs Paul Callus July 18, 2016 at 3:45 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. July 18, 2016 at 12:07 PM Hi Paul, Great take on the theme.Good message as well. Best of luck in the contest-7:-) Alexis Paul Callus July 18, 2016 at 12:27 PM Hi Alexis:) Thank you for the encouragement and the lovely feedback! ~ Warm regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong July 17, 2016 at 4:39 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 July 17, 2016 at 4:56 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 July 17, 2016 at 4:36 PM A well written triolet, Paul! Best wishes in the contest! Paul Callus July 17, 2016 at 4:48 PM Thank you for reading and liking, Kim. Best regards // paul

Jan Allison July 17, 2016 at 3:36 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 July 17, 2016 at 4:05 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