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The Ignorance of Man - Hiku

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ice caps melting sea levels rising ~ global warning plastic pollution killing marine life ~ sea sobs salty tears deforestation wildlife now homeless ~ mankind to blame Hiku (Disciplined Brevity) Poetry Contest Sponsored by William Kekaula 11/21/21

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Francesca Pappadogiannis

Date: 12/14/2021 9:44:00 AM

It is sad and now Shell Petroleum is trying to blast our oceans here in South Africa for oil :( Beautiful poetry Jan x

John Hamilton

Date: 12/6/2021 8:16:00 AM

Wonderful write Jan congrats on a nice win, great to see you posting again.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/2/2021 8:41:00 PM

The title of this is PERFECT Jan. It is PERFECT. Nicely done. Congrats.

Ann Peck

Date: 12/2/2021 9:09:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your win! It's a great poem!

Paul Callus

Date: 12/2/2021 2:00:00 AM

You have presented a beautiful set of Hiku, Jan. Unfortunately, many are still taking warnings with a pinch of salt. :( Congratulations on your deserved win. Hugs // paul

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/1/2021 7:42:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... wisdom-filled observations in your awesome poetic style. God bless you.

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/1/2021 6:04:00 PM

It is a joy to return to offer another round of applause for your excellent win in William’s contest with this poignant and relevant piece. It’s wonderful to share the podium with you, Jan. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/1/2021 3:35:00 PM

Back with my congrats, sweet friend. Way to go!!

Constance La France

Date: 12/1/2021 2:32:00 PM

Jan, wonderful and congratulations on your win in William's Hiku contest, I really like your image too ~ love and serenity _Constance

Hilo Poet

Date: 12/1/2021 11:00:00 AM

Fittingly done, Jan! An episodic revelation with just cause for worldwide efforts to reverse the effects of our damaged world my friend. My compliments on your placement in the Hiku contest, Aloha!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2021 1:01:00 PM

Thanks so much for sponsoring the contest and my placement William, hugs Jan x

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/26/2021 5:20:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your work for the contest. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sometimes one will flow with only a few words and that is a good time for the poet. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2021 12:59:00 PM

Thanks Sara hugs jan xx ,

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/24/2021 9:16:00 PM

A wonderful poem and full of wise words no wonder you got POTD, very truly deserved my dear friend Congratulations Jan. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2021 12:58:00 PM

Thanks Jennifer, hugs jan xx

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/24/2021 8:11:00 PM

I'm late to the party, but I read your winning poem very early this morning when I got home. Exceptional, my friend! Congratulations on a well-deserved P.O.T.D.! Hope you are gaining strength by the hour!

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2021 12:57:00 PM

Thanks so much Milton, 2 weeks on and still so tired but I Am getting there, hugs Jan x

Peter W Iversen

Date: 11/24/2021 9:33:00 AM

Congrats. Great line 'sea sobs salty tears' Enjoyed it very much.

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2021 12:56:00 PM

Thanks Peter, hugs jan xx

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 11/24/2021 9:20:00 AM

Such an inspiring write, and so so true dear Jan...Happy to see you back posting poems...A bit late to wish you a hearty congratulations on your well deserved potd...Hugs...~ Ani

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2021 12:55:00 PM

Thanks so much ani, sorry for the delay in replying, hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 11/24/2021 4:27:00 AM

Jan, so very true, well done, a belated congratulations on POTD! hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2021 12:55:00 PM

Thanks so much Tania, hugs jan xx

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 11/23/2021 11:02:00 PM

Wonderful...Delice

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2021 12:54:00 PM

Thanks delice, hugs jan xx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/23/2021 6:27:00 PM

Excellent Hiku Jan, mankind has lots to answer for and a lot of damage to put to right. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle xx

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2021 12:54:00 PM

Thanks belle, hugs jan xx

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 11/23/2021 5:21:00 PM

Congratulations, Jan, on your POTD. So true - a great topic for a haiku. "sea sobs salty tears" - remarkable phrase! Love and hugs ~ Mala

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2021 12:53:00 PM

Thanks so much Mala, hugs jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/23/2021 4:00:00 PM

We only have ourselves to blame for mother nature was so kind to us and we took total advantage. it will take much to repair it , lets start with love, and understanding Jan, it always helps :)

Jan Allison
Date: 12/1/2021 12:52:00 PM

Thanks vie, hugs jan xx

Mark Koplin

Date: 11/23/2021 2:52:00 PM

We are the worst animals on the planet. We take without ever giving back and we don’t clean up after ourselves. Awesome ink my dear friend!! Congratulations on POTD!!!

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 11/23/2021 11:03:00 AM

So true Jan. It seems like people are willfully ignorant of all this. Congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 11/23/2021 1:32:00 PM

Thanks Jennifer, hugs Jan xx