Jan Allison Poet Haiku

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The Ignorance of Man - Hiku

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 December 14, 2021 at 9:44 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 December 6, 2021 at 8:16 AM Wonderful write Jan congrats on a nice win, great to see you posting again.

Caren Krutsinger December 2, 2021 at 8:41 PM The title of this is PERFECT Jan. It is PERFECT. Nicely done. Congrats.

Ann Peck December 2, 2021 at 9:09 AM Back with congratulations on your win! It's a great poem!

Paul Callus December 2, 2021 at 2:00 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 December 1, 2021 at 7:42 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... wisdom-filled observations in your awesome poetic style. God bless you.

Susan Ashley December 1, 2021 at 6:04 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 December 1, 2021 at 3:35 PM Back with my congrats, sweet friend. Way to go!!

Constance La France December 1, 2021 at 2:32 PM Jan, wonderful and congratulations on your win in William's Hiku contest, I really like your image too ~ love and serenity _Constance

William Kelii Kekaula December 1, 2021 at 11:00 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 December 1, 2021 at 1:01 PM Thanks so much for sponsoring the contest and my placement William, hugs Jan x

Sara Kendrick November 26, 2021 at 5:20 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 December 1, 2021 at 12:59 PM Thanks Sara hugs jan xx ,

Jennifer Proxenos November 24, 2021 at 9:16 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 December 1, 2021 at 12:58 PM Thanks Jennifer, hugs jan xx

L Milton Hankins November 24, 2021 at 8:11 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 December 1, 2021 at 12:57 PM Thanks so much Milton, 2 weeks on and still so tired but I Am getting there, hugs Jan x

Peter W Iversen November 24, 2021 at 9:33 AM Congrats. Great line 'sea sobs salty tears' Enjoyed it very much. Jan Allison December 1, 2021 at 12:56 PM Thanks Peter, hugs jan xx

Anitha Jayasankar November 24, 2021 at 9:20 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 December 1, 2021 at 12:55 PM Thanks so much ani, sorry for the delay in replying, hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin November 24, 2021 at 4:27 AM Jan, so very true, well done, a belated congratulations on POTD! hugs Jan Allison December 1, 2021 at 12:55 PM Thanks so much Tania, hugs jan xx

Delice Arleen Skelly November 23, 2021 at 11:02 PM Wonderful...Delice Jan Allison December 1, 2021 at 12:54 PM Thanks delice, hugs jan xx

Beryl Edmonds November 23, 2021 at 6:27 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 December 1, 2021 at 12:54 PM Thanks belle, hugs jan xx

Malabika Ray Choudhury November 23, 2021 at 5:21 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 December 1, 2021 at 12:53 PM Thanks so much Mala, hugs jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose November 23, 2021 at 4:00 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 December 1, 2021 at 12:52 PM Thanks vie, hugs jan xx

Mark Koplin November 23, 2021 at 2:52 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 November 23, 2021 at 11:03 AM So true Jan. It seems like people are willfully ignorant of all this. Congrats! Jan Allison November 23, 2021 at 1:32 PM Thanks Jennifer, hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues November 23, 2021 at 10:34 AM We cry with the earth Jan Allison November 23, 2021 at 1:31 PM Thanks Kim, hugs Jan xx

Ann Peck November 23, 2021 at 10:14 AM Oh, Jan, thank you for writing that! You wrote how our Earth is crying so beautifully. Congratulations on POTD! Jan Allison November 23, 2021 at 1:31 PM Thanks Ann, hugs Jan xx

Arturo Michael November 23, 2021 at 10:06 AM Its real...and happening all now...Congratulations on POTD Jan Allison November 23, 2021 at 1:31 PM Thanks Arturo, hugs Jan xx

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