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5,7,5 checked with how many syllables

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

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06/06/23

Global Warning

my empty bottle tossed into the deep blue sea tide is going out plastic pollution is killing our marine life ~ sea sobs salty tears
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Warlov Avatar
September 6, 2023 at 7:19 PM
O' chastened Earth, may your counter-strike rage! (fr. " When the river fails". R. W.)
Kitchin Avatar
June 12, 2023 at 12:52 PM
Jan, congratulations on your winning placement, a great set of haiku's!
Lane Avatar
June 12, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Congratulations on your winning Haiku, Jan.
Maverick Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 1:50 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'
Beaufort Avatar
June 10, 2023 at 4:45 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.
Proxenos Avatar
June 8, 2023 at 4:20 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
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:11 PM
'Modern Art' contest entry?! lol.
Baker Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 4:19 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
May Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 3:38 PM
Plastic pollution in the ocean is a huge problem, Great message Jan, Hugs
Allison Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 3:53 PM
thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx
Andresen Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 9:35 AM
- An important topic ... great writing, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Allison Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 3:52 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
Buhagiar Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 8:28 AM
I suppose pleading for cleanliness has become useless.
Allison Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 3:52 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
Rodrigues Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 7:09 AM
Very good! Why must humans trash our earth. We should all clean up behind ourselves! Hugs ~ Kim
Allison Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 3:51 PM
thanks Kim:-) hugs jan xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 8:43 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!
Allison Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 12:04 AM
aww Mo I was away from the site for about 9 months with family issues but am back now. hugs jan xx
M  Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 5:04 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
Allison Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 12:06 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
Hinshaw Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 2:48 PM
You've got yourself a winner here, Jan! Well said! Bob H
Allison Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 2:51 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
Lane Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 2:34 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.
Allison Avatar
June 6, 2023 at 2:37 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
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