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Show don’t tell , tell don’t show poetry contest

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Robert Warlov

Date: 9/6/2023 7:19:00 PM

O' chastened Earth, may your counter-strike rage! (fr. " When the river fails". R. W.)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 6/12/2023 12:52:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your winning placement, a great set of haiku's!

Di11y Da11y

Date: 6/12/2023 11:19:00 AM

That last line got me Jan! Congratulations on your placement and thank you for taking the time to support this contest.

Lin Lane

Date: 6/12/2023 10:41:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning Haiku, Jan.

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/11/2023 1:50:00 PM

I have looked at it all ways, we are slaves to Ease, and we aee encouraged into this situation What was wrong with waxed paper for food Wrapping ? Glass can be reused many times Yet they do not (create a situation that calls for intervention?) And lots of money is made in the Different phases and the ones who shout the Loudest about eco damage are involved in most of the weapons and eco damage ever, but I've already alluded to that.' Well written though Jan'

Duke Beaufort

Date: 6/10/2023 4:45:00 AM

YEs, thanks for writing about this tragedy. Did you see the global CO2 levels are up about one percent from last year? About 5% of plastic is recycled ion the U.S. Even the recycling plants dump micro plastics in the environment in the waste water they generate from washing. BTW, many people care, but politicians get more money from big oil than any other group.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/8/2023 4:20:00 PM

Very vivid imagery in this Haiku - I wish people with mega bucks contribute towards our climate plight, yet even nursery children could be taught to be conscious great topic kudos. Hugs and blessings Jennifer

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/7/2023 7:11:00 PM

'Modern Art' contest entry?! lol.

Bill Baker

Date: 6/7/2023 4:19:00 PM

The picture above says it all ... shame on mankind. Thanks for the message, Jan, I hope it reaches many, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Joseph May

Date: 6/7/2023 3:38:00 PM

Plastic pollution in the ocean is a huge problem, Great message Jan, Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 6/7/2023 3:53:00 PM

thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/7/2023 9:35:00 AM

- An important topic ... great writing, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 6/7/2023 3:52:00 PM

thanks Anne Lise, i always remember Norway being so beautiful and clean, i hope its not changed since i last visited it is a breath taking country:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/7/2023 8:28:00 AM

I suppose pleading for cleanliness has become useless.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/7/2023 3:52:00 PM

our beaches are cleaned by an organisation called 'beach buddies, but in truth we are fighting a losing battle with pollution:-( hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/7/2023 7:09:00 AM

Very good! Why must humans trash our earth. We should all clean up behind ourselves! Hugs ~ Kim

Jan Allison
Date: 6/7/2023 3:51:00 PM

thanks Kim:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 6/6/2023 8:43:00 PM

A topic close to my heart by a poet my heart is warmed to read. Missed you! Hugs & good luck in the contest, xomo!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/7/2023 12:04:00 AM

aww Mo I was away from the site for about 9 months with family issues but am back now. hugs jan xx

Deb M

Date: 6/6/2023 5:04:00 PM

WOW Jan….such a powerful poem!! The pictures are perfect for the poem. Where on earth is that one of all the rubbish on the beach thats so disgusting to see! Excellent write! Debx

Jan Allison
Date: 6/7/2023 12:06:00 AM

Its awful to see the destruction caused by man. Our beaches on the isle of man are kept clean by an organisation called 'beach buddies' and the idea is being picked up by other countries:-) hugs jan . the pic was a free image from pixabay

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 6/6/2023 2:48:00 PM

You've got yourself a winner here, Jan! Well said! Bob H

Jan Allison
Date: 6/6/2023 2:51:00 PM

aww thanks so much Bob, I was so thrilled to read your limerick I had to go and read and comment on another!:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 6/6/2023 2:34:00 PM

Hey Jan... you have created perfect examples of show don't tell and tell don't show according to my point of view. I wonder though, if your Haiku would pass muster with the female who makes comments but will not allow others to do the same.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/6/2023 2:37:00 PM

I've given it my best shot Lin:-) I'm not sure if I;ve got it right BUT at least I've tried which is more than can be said for some others. hugs jan xx