Susan Woodrow Poet Monorhyme

Manatee

Machiavellian schemes besmirch a murky mangrove calm
A propeller breaks the tranquil glass over an underwater farm
Neath the broken still, a peaceful giant stirs with alarm
and no consolation is found as noise churns it's quiet charm

The serene spots need to be augmented for they are our balm
Ecosystems need protection from greedy developers’ harm
Empyrean Earth for all, is in our active palms, giving alms…


(5/12/21: Custom ketch; KKMI Richmond)

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 15, 2021 at 10:13 AM So lovely done. I do love the manatees, and their deaths are increasing at such a crazy rate. It is so saddening. I feel this one. xomo Susan Woodrow October 15, 2021 at 4:00 PM Thank you :)

Brian Sambourne June 30, 2021 at 10:26 PM Your poems invite much reader reflection; at the same time, poetic devices demand attention. "... noise churns its quiet charm" - the oxymoron is stirring. Another top notch submission. Sincerest regards, Brian Susan Woodrow June 30, 2021 at 10:33 PM oops...I think I needed an apostrophe there? I meant the props breaking the quiet of the manatee's underwater calm...thank you..

Gary Radice June 17, 2021 at 3:20 AM Your monochrome flows beautifully and that's a great skill. Loved the poem and the message. Cheers - Gary Susan Woodrow June 17, 2021 at 7:10 AM thanks Gary...they've finally been taken off the endangered species list which is hopeful :)

Andrea Dietrich May 12, 2021 at 10:40 PM Succinct and very deep. What meaningfuly poetry you write, Susan. Susan Woodrow May 12, 2021 at 11:02 PM thank you, Andrea :)

Daniel Turner May 12, 2021 at 12:18 PM great topic, Susan, You have made you point well. manatees are not something people generally think about . I believe that is why they get overlooked. The gentle giants or sea cows need to be protected. Susan Woodrow May 12, 2021 at 10:40 PM thank you Daniel :)