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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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Sara Kendrick Date: 12/7/2023 6:33:00 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 Login to Reply

Robert Gorelick Date: 12/6/2023 10:51:00 AM Congratulations Anaya, tense, topical and taut! Your philosophy came through clear and profound. Regards, Robert Login to Reply

Unseeking Seeker Date: 12/6/2023 5:15:00 AM Superbly portrayed, Anaya, enjoyed the read, warmest congratulations on your podium finish Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 12/6/2023 10:33:00 AM Thank you, US for the encouraging comments. It's science/non-fiction!

Suzette Richards Date: 12/6/2023 3:34:00 AM 3rd from last line: Did you perhaps mean "consolation prize was ..." Typos. :) Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 12/7/2023 7:11:00 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 I Am Anaya Date: 12/6/2023 10:28:00 AM Thank you for the winning placement, Suzette! I'm thrilled. Climate change is indeed topical! Anaya I Am Anaya Date: 12/6/2023 10:25:00 AM Changed it, Suzette. ;D Suzette Richards Date: 12/6/2023 8:45:00 AM Congratulations on your 3rd place win, Anaya, with very topical poem expressing a truism of our time.

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/27/2023 10:31:00 AM Fascinating picture you've created here Anaya. Nicely done bff! :) Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 12/6/2023 10:31:00 AM Thank you, my friend! It's science/non-fiction!

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 11/20/2023 6:10:00 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 ~ Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 12/7/2023 6:48:00 AM Thank you, Malaika! Everything you say about our Mother Earth is true. Love and hugs. Anaya

Speaks Volumes Date: 11/18/2023 10:42:00 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 Login to Reply

Charles Melody Lightning Ink Date: 11/17/2023 1:49:00 AM Breathtaken... I enjoyed reading this poem. Welldone. Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 11/13/2023 10:41:00 AM I enjoyed your wonderful write/pictures with a great ending. Good Luck... Have a wonderful day/week writing away.................... Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 11/13/2023 1:40:00 PM Thank you, dear Paula! Wonderful weekend to you.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 11/13/2023 2:16:00 AM I dread the end of the world. We never seem to learn. Blessings. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 11/13/2023 1:39:00 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!

Ink Empress Date: 11/12/2023 11:41:00 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 Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 11/13/2023 1:37:00 PM Thank you, Ink! Fixed. ;D

Tom Woody Date: 11/12/2023 2:48:00 PM If left to their own devices mankind would surely ruin this beautiful planet home. However, I am convinced divine intervention is imminent and that Jesus will save this awesome jewel in space. Nice write Anaya Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 11/13/2023 1:38:00 PM Thank you, Tom. Really appreciate your comments of Jesus Christ and so good to see you back! Ink Empress Date: 11/12/2023 11:38:00 PM How nice to see you back