there are so many things
I’m ardent about
rubbish dumped anywhere
waste of water or any resource
violence in any form
racism ageism, every ism ..
for these things come
from ignorance or entitlement
insecurity and fear
all things that should be banished
as they come from closed hearts
hatred and anger they impart
it destroys us and those around
toxic vile and so unkind …
there are consequences
yet we are better than that
we have the ability to reflect
change and grow
as it will heal us and our world
much more than we know!
The above is a poetry form called The Bop. It consists of 3 stanzas with a single line refrain after each stanza. The first stanza is 6 lines long and presents a problem. The second stanza is 8 lines long and expands on the problem. The third stanza is 6 lines long and documents the solution or failed attempt to resolve the problem. Thanks Val for the inspiration!
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Oh wow you nailed this form Kate…i saw that in Val’s post and i was also dying to try but..ahhh still can’t make it..lol
Yey, this makes me joyful☺☺☺
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let’s all be the change we want to see 🙂
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You so eloquently state the obvious. Which unfortunately isn’t obvious to those who need it most. Those folks need a good Bop on the head! 😉
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lol yes, a most appropriate solution .. thanks O wise one 😉
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I’ll have to try this form – it makes for a powerful poem. Well done with this one, Kate! On point message!
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thanks Irma, you too will do well with this one … I had to try it!
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amen, amen and AMEN! 🙂
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Nice form of Bop, Kate. We need to reflect, we need to grow if we need to change our world and the way we are living. Our world is such a beautiful place but we have to change 360degrees and make it a better place to live.
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True, it offends me as well, we all have to contribute to the better of the humankind
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The photograph is awesome. Love the colour of water and the splash. Stunning image. A thoughtful poem.
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I love this. Captures all emotions
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That’s a great poem, pretty technical and an on point life message Kate 🙂
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Couldn’t agree more 👏
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Great topic and a great way to express it.
Each one of us, whether we like it or not can be a instrument of change. In fact, we all need to become instruments of change.
Unfortunately, this concept of change isn’t readily apparent to many.
Maybe it is the “ism” of entitlementism(if that is even a word); elitism; I don’t care-ism; fear-ism ; racism or the “ism of the moment”
Each one of us and some of us even more so, need to open our minds and our hearts to be the instrument(s) that reverses the downward spiral and spin that all society seems to be on. Mother Earth is polluted from a number of perspectives.
That needs to change and soon.
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Nice form! As always, wise words that inspire us to be a better version of ourselves! ❤️
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Bravo on The Bop! You give us timely, wise, important messages! Oh, that the whole world would listen and respond positively! I’m still praying for people to have open hearts, open minds, open arms, and open hands, which will put positive actions in the world for positive changes to occur.
(((HUGS))) 🙂
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Wonderfully expressed Kate. It reminded me of small school projects. Slowly and steadily we learn.
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Very thought provoking poem
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Well done! I like the topic/problem as it is one we are all struggling with.
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thanks Val, appreciate the inspiration 🙂
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The ancient wounds are deep
The yellow brick road is steep
Human’s need to stop being sheep
And begin taking there own individual leaps
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Lovely poem.
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Beautifully penned Kate! Your words resonate my thoughts… hoping things will change and grow…
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I couldn’t agree with you more, Kate!
Thank you for introducing and explaining the “Bop.” Maybe I’ll try it some time.
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