Wild Fires

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Jolted out of my sleep state, I'm weary-eyed --- it’s 4 am. It takes a minute to clear the haze as I wake to the scent of distant fires. Recalling the news of yesterday, slowly reality begins to set in: we’re not in danger here, but virgin forests to the north are being decimated. What of the wildlife? What of the secluded dwellings? What of the fear and drama now filtering through the air? A thick smog reeks of many fires, furiously gaining, ransacking everything within their path. As the tragedy strikes just within reach, my heart melts with compassion. Yet I close all windows tightly, knowing there’s not a thing I can do. They need a downpour desperately – if only tears and prayers could help. But our pleas go unanswered; only heavy rains can save what’s left. Submitted on June 14, 2023 for contest A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE NO 1223 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND AP: 2nd place 2023 Posted on June 6, 2023

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/7/2023 3:58:00 PM

Hello Lin, Are you near the fires? the smoke is coming to Ontario. There is a hazy sky. We smile the smoke. Hugs./Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/8/2023 11:25:00 AM

Hello Lin, I live in Ontario. and I see the smoke and smell it. I hav not seen the stars and moon for a long time. I hope that the fires will be put out for good. Hugs./Darlene

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/8/2023 6:02:00 AM

Ilive in Ottawa Valley so the smog from the forest fires in Northern Quebec and Ontario has reached us. We feel so bad for the devasttion this causes to our treasured forests ~

Gary Radice

Date: 6/7/2023 5:00:00 AM

I've been following the news of the wildfires on the BBC Line. I believe the world is eating itself. Cheers - Gary

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/7/2023 9:19:00 AM

yikes ~ Canada is not the only country suffering these days.