Ocean

A coastline,
With drones flying overhead,
To plan construction of windmills and the death of whales.

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Anisha Dutta

Date: 2/9/2025 8:57:00 AM

Yes. Care is needed to protect sea creatures. Well composed. Blessings

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/9/2025 9:05:00 AM

Thank you for your comment and care of the ocean. I hope we always have whales.

Tonye George

Date: 2/1/2025 1:33:00 PM

So sad that most creatures have to suffer for things to get done. It's high time they leave the seas and Mother Earth alone.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/1/2025 2:22:00 PM

Whales need our help. Thank you for your compassion.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/18/2025 10:38:00 AM

A sad scene…like the circling of sharks!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/21/2025 8:17:00 PM

It appears that the windmills have been shelved for now. I never cared for them.

Alesia Leach

Date: 1/6/2025 12:10:00 PM

Well said and 100% agree. Stop building and start refurbishing buildings. And stop hurting our sea life and other animals.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/6/2025 2:14:00 PM

It would be sad to have an empty ocean. Thank you for your comment.

Karen Jones

Date: 12/25/2024 1:28:00 PM

Nice poem to advocate for nature and the aftermath of civilization on whales.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/26/2024 2:31:00 AM

Thank you. May they endure.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/24/2024 1:03:00 AM

Wowser! I think those drones have far more sinister meanings. We won’t find out. Trump is president.. Higin’ Biden is a crêpe in my opinion. We’ll see what happens after he leaves.. I don’t know. Oh, merry Christmas. Pangie xx

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/24/2024 5:55:00 AM

Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for visiting.

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/23/2024 12:22:00 PM

Dear Hilda, a potent monoku that strike the soul deeply.. but other human activity in the form of ships that hit whales or fishing gear that entangles them is often the cause of whale deaths, especially on the East coast of the US. We need to do more to protect whales from all hazards in the ocean. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/23/2024 1:17:00 PM

Glad to hear that your a fan of whales.

Maria Williams

Date: 12/20/2024 10:25:00 PM

Powerful sentiment Hilda. This is sad to see so many intelligent creatures traumatised. Happy Christmas to you and yours with Peace and plenty of health. Maria

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/20/2024 10:30:00 PM

I appreciate your visit. May you also have a Merry Season.

Gary Radice

Date: 12/20/2024 10:24:00 PM

So much said in so few lines. Much to contemplate here Hilda. I wish the human race would just leave mother nature alone. We need her more than she needs us. Cheers - Gary

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/20/2024 10:28:00 PM

Glad to hear from you. Thank you for commenting..

Joe Dimino

Date: 12/15/2024 4:44:00 PM

Pure stupidity, isn't it? Well said. Thank you.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/15/2024 5:22:00 PM

I feel more construction adds to the problem. But it makes money.

Ink Empress

Date: 12/15/2024 10:44:00 AM

Im reading alot about drones at the moment on platforms such as x too in US especially, so scary. And to do this to whales is just sad. As an islander and one that loves the ocean, i would say its sad so many do not care as much , and i could only wish the world will be full of people that actually care. Pleasure reading your powerful monoku. Hope holidays treat you well poetic soul. Sending you light always

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/15/2024 12:52:00 PM

Thank you for your concerned reply. I hope the world keeps it's balance. I wish you happy holidays and a beautiful ocean

Paige Hind

Date: 12/14/2024 2:33:00 PM

...and that's so tragic. I love whales. Thanks for sharing and writing this

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/14/2024 2:54:00 PM

I love whales, too. I've never seen one, but I know they are safe in their own habitat. Thanks for visiting.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/13/2024 10:25:00 PM

We always aim to kill. Soon, whales will become extinct.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/13/2024 11:36:00 PM

Whales die, while politicians blubber.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/13/2024 3:09:00 PM

A crazy world we live in

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/13/2024 3:46:00 PM

The world goes round and round. No wonder we're dizzy.

Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/13/2024 4:02:00 AM

Ohh this one hits! Death of whales and rising exploitation of nature by human greed, that's so unfortunate and disheartening. You've impeccably captured the thought-provoking essence here in this cleverly-crafted monoku. Always a pleasure to read your wonderful poetry, dear Hilda. Hope you are doing well! Sending you light always ~

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/13/2024 4:47:00 AM

Thank you, Hiya.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 12/12/2024 9:10:00 PM

The continual disregard as to conserving our planet's resources and protecting its animal populations, is quite alarming. We need to change. Great writing.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/13/2024 4:46:00 AM

I appreciate your concern. It is troubling.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/12/2024 8:16:00 PM

Where is today's Don Quixote to fight against these invasive, over-expensive windmills -- which are not going to solve any climate problems.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/12/2024 8:22:00 PM

Money is still the game. It just goes under different names.

Valsa George

Date: 12/12/2024 7:45:00 PM

Death of whales is unfortunate. It shows that there is something toxic in the sea water. Great Monoku that tells so much.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/12/2024 7:50:00 PM

Glad to read your comment. Thank you.

David Fisher

Date: 12/12/2024 4:54:00 PM

Love the construction of this, Hilda. Each line has its say, and they all go together and clash like waves. No doubt those windmills make handy ocean 6g, or 7g or?? towers. Kill the whales for kilowatts

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/12/2024 6:52:00 PM

I'm reminiscing of better times. I hope the whales stay. Thanks for reading.