A sight unseen in the tropical Pacific Islands … frozen autumn leaves. A sign of the approaching ice age as we swing from one extreme temperature to another. The entire world and weather system is out of kilter.
Probably brought about by the intense anger and hatred, alternatively heating and cooling our entire world system. People pit against each other, lost in their desperation. No longer united by nation, religion or kindness.
But raging with strong emotions desperately distraught, without enough to nourish or shelter. This generation have not known safety or security of any kind, each using the other … ignorant and blind!
For whilst we live in denial and the wealth gap widens, those few ultra rich dictate terms. Our elections, media and politics a total farce … so lost that we will soon be frozen.
Yes, that’s pretty much how we see it at our house, too. Thank you for the well-written commentary.
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We have recently done a click, couple of weeks back, keeping some flowers in the refrigerator freezer and clicked it the next day. Naturally frozen clicks are only dreams in southern parts of India 🙂
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what an interesting thing to do, I have honestly never seen anything like this even when I’ve had winters in Europe and the Himalayas …
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I am shocked to find the autumn leaves frozen at this time of the year. True words. We are lost.
A thought to ponder upon. Beautiful writing.
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What a strong emotional direction to take this in Kate. I found the second paragraph especially telling. Although, each paragraph had a from my perspective a very poignant ad necessary message for all of us.
Thanks so much for participating.
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Thanks so much Kate. Nothing like getting hit hard early on a Canada Day morning. A great message. Well done.
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I love the picture!
Hmm. So dark the world? I think more people are coming together than were. There’s a lot of defrosting going on too.
Love, light, and glitter
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This is unfortunately true.
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Kate, your metaphor of frozen leaves to represent the darkness in these times. While the planet experiences climate change in a negative way, mankind’s view seems to want to move into a time and place, frozen and stuck.
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I really enjoyed this post.
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everything we hear or see is a smeared version of the few people who wants to control the world
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well said, so very true!
They pull the strings but if we think for ourselves we can lessen their control!
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Well said Kate.
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Too much angst. If only those in the lead could see reality for truth instead of causing more grief by twittering blindly.
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Powerful second paragraph.
Great poem as always
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Great take on the prompt! And relevant to the present scenario globally…
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Many of those in positions of authority, Kate no matter whether elected or self-promoted, don’t want to listen. Nor do they acknowledge thoughtful, intelligent, warm-hearted people might reach differing conclusions. Dissent simply isn’t appreciated or even tolerated.
Is that really all there is to say, though? Do we need to be guided, or are we capable of casting our own light? If you’ve shown us nothing else over the past year, Kate, it’s sufficient to know it’s up to each of us to reflect our own sunshine. Regardless of, or perhaps even because of, what everyone else chooses to do.
“I can’t be cheerful because they won’t let me.” “They.” Again with the vague pronouns. Ay, hombre, are you a Mexican, or a Mexican’t?
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well said Keith but it would sure help heaps if a few leaders were on board … but they only take the gravy train 😦
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I know how it feels, on one side I see no unity but then there are people coming together even more so. Wouldn’t know what and how to perceive, but may be there is still hope. Just may be?
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oh I sincerely believe there is real hope … this is purely fiction, trying to shock people into behaving kinder 🙂
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Kindness has taken a beating because of the pandemic, Kate! At least that is what I see here.
What you have written resonates deeply, sis.
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This is excellent, Kate! So true and so sad. Seems to be the world we are living in. 😦
Governments not treating people right…people not treating each other right…etc.
I hope people will get fed up with wrong, hate, lack of intelligence, lack of good leadership, etc., and will take positive actions to shine a bright light on the things that need changing and then work to change them…the bright light can thaw the frozen.
Know what?!
YOU are a bright, warm, positive, encouraging, inspiring light in our world! Thank you! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤
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if I am a light with all those qualities then you my dear friend are the shining star ❤
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“so lost that we will soon be frozen.”..this is an epic ending kate..and this line is in itself beautiful..🥰🥰🥰
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thanks Mich, most are certainly ‘frozen’ in that they mouth the words but don’t take any action …
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So many people are like thar kate..so much and so many to say but taking actions is required they are all gone
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yep all air and no action … too sad!
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