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A glacier is said to 'calve' when an iceberg breaks off into the sea

glaciers melt fast calves rush past -- ciao won't last long now January 30, 2019 Entry in "Than Bauk" contest Sponsor: Charles Messina

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Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/31/2019 1:36:00 PM

Great rhythm to this, powerful, well-penned!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/31/2019 3:45:00 PM

Ooooh. This comment is double-plus appreciated! Thank you so much, Michelle. Best wishes, Gershon

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/30/2019 8:02:00 PM

Reads like a good contender. Enjoyed reading your contest. Entry. Sara

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/30/2019 4:30:00 PM

Very clever Than Bauk, Gershon, and frightening too. Considering the weather some states are having, it's not surprising you thought of ice bergs. (Been in the 40s here all day, but I shouldn't complain.) Best wishes in Charlie's contest!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/30/2019 4:42:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Carolyn...Actually, I was reading about glacier melt in Antarctica in the latest issue of "Scientific American." … Though Chicago was colder today than some parts of Antarctica, amazingly enough, … and yet we're a long way from those icebergs, thank Heaven! ~ Gershon

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/30/2019 3:20:00 PM

ohh, what a vivid image you created, gershon... this beats mine hands down!... huggs

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/30/2019 3:32:00 PM

Thank you so much for your generous evaluation of this, my attempt at a Than Bauk. … In all honesty, I definitely would not bet against your TB in the contest! (See my comment on your site). Best wishes always! ~ Gershon

Laura Leiser

Date: 1/30/2019 3:04:00 PM

The imagery is superb in your excellently written poem, Gershon! Glad you defined calve in this context. Good luck in the contest! :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/30/2019 3:33:00 PM

Laura, your support and positive feedback is deeply appreciated. Thank you so much for commenting, and best wishes. ~ Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/30/2019 2:55:00 PM

I’ve heard the calving. It is white “thunder” and so cool. When a piece rushes into the water, it creates waves that rock the boats.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/30/2019 3:34:00 PM

Wow. Sounds amazing. I'll bet it's simply unforgettable, kind of like the live birth of a calf in that sense, I guess. Thank you for educating me about this, Kim, and for all of your support and encouragement. Best wishes, Gershon