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Global Warming Tanka

Encased in thick ice Sparrow shivers, sad demise Flowers had emerged Once colorful, now turned brown Snowy carpet for Easter Frozen bunny dies Easter egg hunts ‘neath snow mounds Sun plays hide and seek Bunny’s obit cites “death knell” Meaning of Easter recalled Ma Nature fooled us Groundhog needs unemployment The weatherman lied Al Gore has hidden away Ice age, not global warming *Written April 17, 2014 as our friends up North shiver.

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/30/2014 3:45:00 AM

Both exist as the poles shift so does global warming take its toll. People who live with masks on their mouths realize that it is not just the poles they need to worry about. It is very sad what we are doing to our lovely planet. I enjoyed your though provoking poem Carolyn, and reading your views about it too. Blessings

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 4/30/2014 5:49:00 AM

Yes, the Earth has heated and cooled periodically throughout history. I read a lot of books on meteorology, oceanography and archaeology. Scientists say this cycle is natural, though the emission of fossil fuels will certainly contribute to further warming. Thanks for reading. Aloha to our Hawaiian poet, Carolyn

Paul Callus

Date: 4/28/2014 9:44:00 AM

Back again to congratulate you on a merited win Carolyn:) paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/27/2014 6:42:00 PM

Congratulations, Carolyn. I enjoyed the way you included the Easter bunny and the groundhog needing unemployment. Al Gore is not hiding away, however. He is only trying to make us all see. The unusual cold weather conditions are simply characteristics of changing patterns in our weather related to global warming..hmmmm, maybe It would be nice if an ice age would appear . Maybe it would cancel out the effects of the global warming!!!

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 4/29/2014 1:43:00 PM

Hi Andrea, The European scientists who had backed Gore's global warming theory now say there is no data to substantiate it. I read a book called "Pole Shift" and the contributing scientists said the Poles are shifting again. That's how they account for the unusually harsh winters in the Northern States. Just food for thought. Eventually we'll know whether Gore or the scientists are correct.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/27/2014 6:39:00 PM

Oh I am glad it wasn't this cold in Florida. We had sun but not too much warmth on Easter. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/27/2014 7:08:00 AM

A brilliant piece made you win, congrats, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/27/2014 6:59:00 AM

My husband's father told us years ago when he was a child that there came an ice storm in the middle of April..He said that they could hear the trees explode in the woods because the sap had risen and it froze..So nature has always done extremes on this earth..Way to go for the contest..Top of the list..Congrats..Sara

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/27/2014 6:09:00 AM

congrats on first place, a well deserved placement. good job!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/27/2014 1:58:00 AM

Carolyn an awesome write, sad on the withering lives, congrats on ur great win !

Amy Green

Date: 4/27/2014 1:09:00 AM

I live in Michigan, need I say more>? LOL This was great, congrats on your win... a lot of truth in this... scary truth,

Paul Callus

Date: 4/19/2014 5:54:00 PM

Some great images you have here Carolyn. Makes me feel cold reading this, especially when here in Malta the weather has already warmed up considerably. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 4/23/2014 3:46:00 PM

Dear Paul, Thank you for your kind comments on my poems. I am dealing with some overwhelming issues now, but I do hope to return to the Soup soon. I'll catch up with comments then. Love, Carolyn

James Peranteau

Date: 4/18/2014 3:42:00 AM

Even encased can we enlighten, or shall I say brighten....even in it's stillness... death, knowing soon nature that we love will soon be here finally to brighten and thaw what we long for; o dear ! though it's taken a bit longer, i can see the signs of nature sneaking in love! Have a wonderful spring dear poet friend of mine !

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 4/23/2014 3:47:00 PM

Dear James, I wish I knew your email address. Mine hasn't changed so maybe you could write to me. There is much to share with you, dear friend. Hope to hear from you soon! Love always, Carolyn

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/18/2014 12:31:00 AM

I could kiss you for this one!!!!!!! Of course we need to take care of our surroundings, and I would start in places like China where on some days they cant see 10 feet ahead of them cause of the smog, but global warming? , well now they say "climate change" It will happen with or without us. And by the way, I am mailing Al Gore my heating bill this year!!! Great witty poem!

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 4/23/2014 3:43:00 PM

Dear Arthur, I haven't been on the Soup for a while as I am struggling with a personal crisis. However, the subject of climate change has always intrigued me. The book "Pole Shift" was much like the move "The Day After Tomorrow." Scientists now say the pole is shifting to Russia. Florida will be okay. Cool weather is welcome here. But Canada and the Northern States should look out!

Ivo Cos

Date: 4/17/2014 10:42:00 PM

As an outdoorsman & nature admirer I'm concerned about this planet's fate with all its creatures within: flora and fauna. This poem depicts global warming in a very marvelous way.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 4/23/2014 3:45:00 PM

Dear Ivo, I just tried to add a bit of humor to a subject that causes me great concern. I hope to be back on the Soup in a week or two so I can catch up with comments. Things are difficult right now.

Tim Smith

Date: 4/17/2014 10:03:00 AM

Yes I was shivering Carolyn,,But now spring has arrived and it is time for me to enjoy my garden and all that nature has to offer.....hugs Tim

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 4/23/2014 3:52:00 PM

Dear Tim, You are so talented and I hope to read more of your work when I am able to put a crisis I'm now handling behind me. In the meantime, continue to enjoy your garden! Love, Carolyn

Donald Williams

Date: 4/17/2014 9:49:00 AM

Deep thoughts Carolyn Wonderfully written :)

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 4/23/2014 3:53:00 PM

Hi Donald, Thank you for your kind words. As soon as I am able to deal with a personal crisis, I hope to read more of your work. Thank you for stopping by. Love and blessings, Carolyn