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Metaphorical Realism In Suzette Prime Poetry Contest

Ice Breaker

Ice Breaker

doomsday glaciers melting rest upon seabed
benign blizzard temps endanger ground zero
turbulence cause a desert 
warming waters near frozen lakes I shall fear
Iceland volcano displays her open wounds
magma of our Earth’s crust vomits Her vengeance
blue lagoon shimmers of red blood polar bear
global sea level rises
accelerating where there should be more ice
magic gone shows no mercy
dazzled domain of milky beauty lacks snow
sandstorms in the ice bubble 
millennia of the past we inherit
minke whale
blubber made into goulash
expedition boats bulbous bow ice breakers
who will dominate Antarctica's future
consolation prize has awarded no one
my world shall go from snow white to a blue sea
sixty eight percent freshwater flows freely
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Kendrick Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 6:33 AM
Way to go with this creative winner in Suzette's contest. Congratulations to you. Our earth is in a serious situation. Something only God can handle. Sara K
Gorelick Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 10:51 AM
Congratulations Anaya, tense, topical and taut! Your philosophy came through clear and profound. Regards, Robert
Seeker Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 5:15 AM
Superbly portrayed, Anaya, enjoyed the read, warmest congratulations on your podium finish
Anaya Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 10:33 AM
Thank you, US for the encouraging comments. It's science/non-fiction!
Richards Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 3:34 AM
3rd from last line: Did you perhaps mean "consolation prize was ..." Typos. :)
Anaya Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 7:11 AM
I found it was metaphorical, either is good. Thank you for my inclusion in your book, that's a lovely gesture. Many thanks, Suzette
Anaya Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 10:28 AM
Thank you for the winning placement, Suzette! I'm thrilled. Climate change is indeed topical! Anaya
Anaya Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 10:25 AM
Changed it, Suzette. ;D
Richards Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 8:45 AM
Congratulations on your 3rd place win, Anaya, with very topical poem expressing a truism of our time.
Fowler Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 10:31 AM
Fascinating picture you've created here Anaya. Nicely done bff! :)
Anaya Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 10:31 AM
Thank you, my friend! It's science/non-fiction!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
November 20, 2023 at 6:10 AM
Dear Anaya, a truly thought-provoking poem you have penned! We, humans are ruining our beautiful planet, and still not aware of the consequences! Your vocabulary, your images are stunning, Anaya...I am loving the powerful message you conveyed! Love and Hugs ~
Anaya Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 6:48 AM
Thank you, Malaika! Everything you say about our Mother Earth is true. Love and hugs. Anaya
Volumes Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 10:42 AM
I was holding in there til I got to minke goulash, and then the vision created in my mind and my pent up feelings escaped, and blubbered like a baby. What a moving poem Anaya ! Green peace should adopt it as their anthem. Its horrible in wonderful way. Still typing through misted eyes. You are to be congratulated for writing such a stirring thought provoking poem. Wen
Melody Lightning Ink Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 1:49 AM
Breathtaken... I enjoyed reading this poem. Welldone.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 10:41 AM
I enjoyed your wonderful write/pictures with a great ending. Good Luck... Have a wonderful day/week writing away....................
Anaya Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 1:40 PM
Thank you, dear Paula! Wonderful weekend to you.
Buhagiar Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 2:16 AM
I dread the end of the world. We never seem to learn. Blessings.
Anaya Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 1:39 PM
We've lived our lives, Victor. I don't think anyone of us will ever really see the end of our beautiful world. Bless you always!
Empress Avatar
November 12, 2023 at 11:41 PM
Ah this is so well written and so powerful dear anaya, i was looking at the contest details too and thought it says we shouldn’t use the word “ reality” but not sure exactly. However your poem is brilliant. I must say and iceland is a place thats on my bucket list i would love to visit oneday. The truth you’ve conveyed here is palpable. I can feel so much especially through the line “ warm waters near frozen lakes I shall fear Iceland volcano leaves…”whoa. Moving. And the imagery is so good! BOL
Anaya Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 1:37 PM
Thank you, Ink! Fixed. ;D
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