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

Date: 10/15/2021 10:13:00 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
Date: 10/15/2021 4:00:00 PM

Thank you :)

Brian Sambourne

Date: 6/30/2021 10:26:00 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
Date: 6/30/2021 10:33:00 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

Date: 6/17/2021 3:20:00 AM

Your monochrome flows beautifully and that's a great skill. Loved the poem and the message. Cheers - Gary

Susan Woodrow
Date: 6/17/2021 7:10:00 AM

thanks Gary...they've finally been taken off the endangered species list which is hopeful :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/12/2021 10:40:00 PM

Succinct and very deep. What meaningfuly poetry you write, Susan.

Susan Woodrow
Date: 5/12/2021 11:02:00 PM

thank you, Andrea :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/12/2021 12:18:00 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
Date: 5/12/2021 10:40:00 PM

thank you Daniel :)