society is lurching drunkenly
avoiding constructive solutions for refugees
we start the wars then ignore the aftermath
there are laws against abuse and violence
yet the courts and law enforcers flounder
not providing protection for the vulnerable
our oceans are clogged with plastic
while resources are squandered
the poor struggle to survive
yet the wealthy are oblivious
to the growing discontent
when will we stop the lurching
to focus on realistic solutions
we can only grow when we address
our issues .. we need balance for all
daily prompt: Lurch
Agreed! And lurching is a perfect word for what seems to be going on in our world right now.
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“when will we stop the lurching” If only we will get an answer and take things more seriously.
A very powerful post.
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thanks Moushmi, it’s a featured post published well before the current health crisis
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There are a few companies devoted to using the plastic recovered from the ocean – on is called 4Ocean. I saw something different the other day too… but I can’t recall it that is using the ocean’s plastic waste. Too bad people litter at all. There are fines for littering – but they don’t seem to be enforced. The next nice day I have after the holidays I’m going to take two plastic bags… one for litter and one for recycle waste pick up some of my neighborhood streets.
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great idea Jules! a friend and I used to do that on every beach walk, most days!
We got a real sense of satisfaction from it 🙂
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A powerful and relevant message
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Yes, when?
SIGH
(((HUGS)))
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We need to shout these words from the rooftops everywhere, sadly so, but well said despite the gravity of the subject.
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So well written Kate and so agree totally with your words of truth and how our dear Mother Earth is crying because of a few people who do not bother to take care of her. Great poem.
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a few do Kamal but we will all pay for it .. earth’s resources are finite and you cannot rape anyone without far reaching consequences 😦
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A brilliant take on the prompt Kate…i salute you on this..
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Well put! A magnificent use of today’s prompt! 😊👍
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