Paul Willason Poet Free verse

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The Dinosaurs At Webb Dock

Early morning and the gantry cranes
at Webb Dock look like long necked
dinosaurs lining up to drink from the river - 
and the sky is aglow as it might have been
when tinged by the first hint of that asteroid 
slamming into Yucatan on the other side
of the world 66 million years ago.

This is 2025 and no asteroid threatens  
our fragile planet, yet more subtle 
things do -  things that reside in the dark
precincts of the human soul that pour
out pollution and in silos and undersea,
stoke embers that could at anytime
break free and incinerate us all.

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Duke Beaufort April 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM Paul, I'm with you here. The imagery of the photo makes a strong impression. That in this age and with all our scientific knowledge that we seem lacking the will to take care of and ensure the safety of our own planet seems astounding. There are many among us who are working for reasonable life and getting along with each other and nature. Thanks for sending this message. Paul Willason April 22, 2025 at 6:25 AM Such a loud chorus of like minded souls all calling out and yet the power for change is in the hands of a few. Common sense and care run a poor second to monetary interests me thinks. Many thanks for your thoughtful comments Duke...you never know, just one more little spoonful may cause the dam to break. Take care

Jan Allison April 20, 2025 at 7:35 AM thought provoking piece Paul the cranes remind me of dinosaurs but also makes me think of the cover of Jeff Waynes war of the worlds album and the impending destruction of man kind as we are seeing so worryingly in the world. The greed of man also has so much to answer for . hugs jan xx Paul Willason April 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM You're right, the gantry cranes also resemble the machines from war of the worlds...I'll have to explore another theme now. Good to hear from you Jan. Thankyou for sharing the morning sky and its rather sombre reflections. Valued. Take care,

Tania Kitchin April 20, 2025 at 5:23 AM Paul, a thought provoking poem, so well penned. Life can change in the blink of an eye. Pay no attention to the trolls on here who like to leave foolish comments. Paul Willason April 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM So pleased to receive your comments and support dear Tania.....gave my morning and spirits a coffee like lift...thankyou. Enjoyed.. Cheers my friend...

David Kavanagh April 20, 2025 at 2:48 AM Explosive imagery Paul, from an early morning peaceful snap shot of modern day mechanical dinosaurs, to the ever present threat of nuclear annihilation, reminiscent of that extinction asteroid, so much expressed in two powerful stanzas, cheers David Paul Willason April 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM Love your comments David...thankyou. Such subject matter in a poem always runs the risk of overstatement...tried to ripple this one out until the last line and use of the word incinerate. Value your comments, Paul

Lin Lane April 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM The skies are such a beautiful shade of gold, Paul and the cranes do resemble dinosaurs. You're correct about the toxins that have been ruining earth's atmosphere for years. Your descriptive verses are always so interesting, and your perspective of life is always spot on. Jurassic World Rebirth will be out in July! Lin Lane April 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM Not for one moment did it ever occur to me that it was sinister. I rather enjoyed the comparison of the dawning with the thought of dinosaurs. It's a nod to your imagination, Paul. I enjoyed the sit and the company. ;-) Paul Willason April 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM I know, the sky was spectacular that morning, and what did I do...give it sinister interpretation but hey, ended up with a reasonable poem. Thanks dear Lin for sitting down with me and taking it in...love your company.