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Saving Wangsasre

death of a forest

   blatant rape of sacred land

        the green olympics!

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A forest in S. Korea, consisting of 500 year old wangsasre trees, 
is being cut down to make way for Olympic ski facilities that will 
be used for a four day competition in 2018. 
The IOC has mandated these games as the “Green Olympics”!! 
Pls, you may join the campaign to save this forest by signing on:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/save_ancient_korean_forest_loc/?bxVHzjb&v=64804

sadtreesenryu

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/18/2015 4:06:00 AM

I will join in. What a sin Paul. Sharing through this poem I am sure will help the cause. This is very moving!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/19/2015 9:53:00 AM

Thank you for your support, Connie:) There is not much that we can do, individually, but numbers can be effective. All the best ~ paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 9/15/2015 11:55:00 PM

Sharp piece, Paul, a shame that it was called for. Will we ever learn? Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 9/16/2015 3:12:00 PM

I would like to say that we are learning, but when something like this crops up I start losing faith! We can help by making our voice heard. ~ Tislijiet, Viv:) // paul

David Mohn

Date: 9/14/2015 7:48:00 PM

Poignant senyru and worthy subject Paul…heading to the site now

Paul Callus
Date: 9/16/2015 3:30:00 PM

Thank you for reading and being supportive, David. Every little bit helps! ~ All the best. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 9/14/2015 9:16:00 AM

Forest echoes and homes various stories.... and it is sad so sad that a forest is being sacrificed for such.............................. the years these trees grew, the years those animals thrive there................ is it worth for a four day event? I should have shown some of your poems as my example in my last contest.. :D hugs!!~Olive ELoisa =`)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/16/2015 3:27:00 PM

Thank you Olive_eloi; your support is appreciated. Both the trees and living creatures that inhabit the area will suffer through such senseless actions. ~ Missed your last contest:( Had too much on my plate! ~ Hugs // paul

Tim Ryerson

Date: 9/13/2015 8:09:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this Paul...Seems the only 'GREEN' about these Olympics has nothing to do with trees other than the fact that what I refer to is MADE from them...They are FAR older than us and we should remember that God created them to TEACH us, not cut them down...I have trees in my own BACK YARD that are older than me!! - Tim

Paul Callus
Date: 9/16/2015 3:22:00 PM

Thank you for the sensible feedback, Tim! The financial aspect, somehow, always manages to take a major role! Am reminded of your latest Haibun offering! ~ All the best. // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/12/2015 5:11:00 PM

Dear Paul, happy that you have written on the same subject and in the same way. I do fight each time I see something wrong. Last thing was on the migrants " Shame Of Humanity" and about peace" We are Brothers" Unfortunately few people care. You my friend care that is why I am happy. Already two people shared it on their facebook and more will follow. We do what we are able to. Thank you for caring and for your visit so I know we are on the same side. God bless you for caring!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/16/2015 2:58:00 PM

Hi Demi! Thank you for stopping by to read my 'twin' poem! Yes, we care, but I am sure there are also many others who share our feelings and love for nature. Mother Earth has a lot to put up with, so she'll appreciate a helping hand! ~ All the best, my friend. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/12/2015 2:05:00 PM

- What about the future ...... after 2018 ..... so sad - Best wishes for a beautiful weekend, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 9/12/2015 3:48:00 PM

Trees that have given us half a millennia of life are destroyed at the stroke of a pen!! As you say, so sad!:( Thank you for your support Anne LIse. Have a lovely weekend, too:) hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/12/2015 1:47:00 PM

a forest has so many stories to tell... and your impressive, powerful words allow me to revere it.. beautiful, paul.. huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 9/12/2015 3:56:00 PM

Yes, Nette, a live forest has much to relate, but a dead one's secrets are lost for ever:( Thank you for your support. hugs // paul

Kp Nunez

Date: 9/12/2015 10:01:00 AM

Koreans have a history of being prudent and they are proud of their natural resources, history, and culture. I'm sure they have very good reasons for their decision. Whatever it is, I understand your reaction, my friend. The world would be a safer place if more people like you speak out. hugs!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/12/2015 4:20:00 PM

I agree with you, Kim. Koreans are usually careful in the way they treat nature; in this case reason appears to be somewhat hazy! Thank you for your contribution. Hugs // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/11/2015 1:21:00 PM

Sad..Informative write..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 9/12/2015 4:12:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by and commenting, Sara:) Unfortunately environmental tragedies like this one happen all the time:( // paul

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/11/2015 8:37:00 AM

I so dearly love trees and find this to be a great tragedy ... Man's utter stupidity amazes me . Destroy that magnificent stand of trees for a 4 day event and one that supposedly stands for "GREEN Olympics".. What a shame, what a sham.... Great Senyru. A7

Paul Callus
Date: 9/12/2015 4:10:00 PM

Your reaction is that of many others, Robert! Thank you for your support! All the best. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/11/2015 8:21:00 AM

Powerful senryu Paul! Read on Demetrios page too just now, how sad!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/12/2015 4:08:00 PM

Thank you Upma. Yes, coincidently Demi has written a senryu on the very same subject. Our pen and signature can be truly effective. // paul

Heather Ober

Date: 9/11/2015 7:59:00 AM

What a powerful senryu. I had not heard about this. What a complete shame - ripping down 500 year old trees for a FOUR day competition. Thank you for bringing our attention to this.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/12/2015 3:54:00 PM

Thank you, Heather, for supporting with your comments; hopefully this can be extended to signing the petition:) Have a nice weekend. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/10/2015 9:39:00 PM

O M G what a farce that they are calling it the green olympics . GREAT poem about this, Paul!!

Paul Callus
Date: 9/12/2015 3:50:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. In this case it's more important to pass on the message; petitions do have an effect on certain decisions. // paul

Casarah Nance

Date: 9/10/2015 6:49:00 PM

That is horrible...the cutting of the trees..not your poem..I think it is wonderful you are speaking up..that is just not right :-(

Paul Callus
Date: 9/12/2015 3:42:00 PM

South Koreans are usually careful and caring re these things; I am sure that something can be done to soften the blow. Thank you for commenting, Casarah. // paul