Rising Times

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Thwaites Glacier is melting fast, and scientists fear its collapse could one day destabilize surrounding glaciers and eventually trigger up to 11 feet of global sea level rise. An iceberg in the Southern Ocean is pictured here as the Nathaniel B. Palmer sailed by during its return trip from Antarctica in March 2019. Carolyn Beeler/The World

Oh, sweet nature you are beautiful but sad as you think back on the bounty you once had. Artic palaces stood firm for many years. Now the shifting, rising shore so closely nears. 6/23/19 from Still Lovely written 4/2/19 Arbitrium Divisa 2 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Gregory R Barden

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