Carolyn Devonshire Poet Tanka

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 April 30, 2014 at 3:45 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 April 30, 2014 at 5:49 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 April 28, 2014 at 9:44 AM Back again to congratulate you on a merited win Carolyn:) paul

Andrea Dietrich April 27, 2014 at 6:42 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 April 29, 2014 at 1:43 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 April 27, 2014 at 6:39 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 April 27, 2014 at 7:08 AM A brilliant piece made you win, congrats, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick April 27, 2014 at 6:59 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 April 27, 2014 at 6:09 AM congrats on first place, a well deserved placement. good job!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 27, 2014 at 1:58 AM Carolyn an awesome write, sad on the withering lives, congrats on ur great win !

Amy Green April 27, 2014 at 1:09 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 April 19, 2014 at 5:54 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 April 23, 2014 at 3:46 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 April 18, 2014 at 3:42 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 April 23, 2014 at 3:47 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 April 18, 2014 at 12:31 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 April 23, 2014 at 3:43 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!

Ivor Kos April 17, 2014 at 10:42 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 April 23, 2014 at 3:45 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 April 17, 2014 at 10:03 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 April 23, 2014 at 3:52 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 April 17, 2014 at 9:49 AM Deep thoughts Carolyn Wonderfully written :) Carolyn Devonshire April 23, 2014 at 3:53 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