mother nature is wielding her power
locking us inside with little contact
she’s warning about wanton destruction
but can we hear her …
more harsh storms and blackouts
buildings tumbling down, protests escalating
death, fear and fragility are rife
but can we hear her …
I sincerely believe that the havoc currently wrecking our world is a very real warning to lift our game. Impelling us to live in harmony with each other and our environment. Showing that we care and share rather than cave in to the fear and fragility that haunts this new world.
We need to stop wasting resources, find more ecological solutions, lessen our own carbon footprints. We know our governments are only there to line their own pockets so we can’t wait for them. The ‘one percenters’ have profited hugely from this pandemic, so we need to ensure that resources are shared more equitably.A few suggestions: take a bus, walk or cycle; give others a lift in your hybrid; limit your water use; turn off those lights; buy local; plant a tree, grow veggies; refuse plastic packaging; never litter; recycle and reuse belongings … far cooler than constant upgrades.
We need to disregard or stamp out the toxic fake news and propaganda that spreads the fear. Let’s become more discerning and think for ourselves. Less screen time allows more meaningful connection with each other. We have solutions but need to fully engage them, and not in a token way, for the sake of our well-being and future generations.
© 2021 poem and photo copyrighted https://wordpress.com/aroused.blog
PS this is part of the collaborative work we submitted for publication, the one that was rejected! I’ve been reluctant to post it thinking it must be too harsh ..
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I absolutely share your sentiments Kate. Turn off the news and the fear and turn on the connection with our fellow human beings. Great words and advice. 🙏
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This is a timely reminder Kate. We need to listen the signs carefully.
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Kate, your honest reflections are not too harsh. The entire world needs a continuous series of major wake-up calls. We keep kicking every problem or crisis down the road for someone else to solve.
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Everyone doing a little bit goes a long way but not many realise that. The pandemic has created more trash, I see landfills filling cities to the brim.
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this may sound harsh but true Kate… if others can’t take the truth it’s their problem but we have to take the lead to do something if not for ourselves at least for the generations to come.
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Those who are uncomfortable with truth may find it harsh. Sometimes truth has to be hammered in. These practices wherever possible should be a part of our life.
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An excellent poem and post. I completely and wholeheartedly agree with you, Kate. Time for people to wake up to the reality you write about. Well done, my friend.
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What a cool photo! And I agree, we need to figure out how to live in peace and protect our planet. After all, it’s the only home that any of us have!
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You echo thoughts of so many of us, so clearly and deeply you sat the truth as I feel it too – we need to be and act more consciously.
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Sounds like we need more hearing aids as well as more vaccinations Kate …
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Excellent, SweetKate! This got me teary-eyed. I wish your words here could be read by millions of people around the world! And when read, I would hope they would LISTEN to (and apply) what they’re reading! I agree with your wise important words 100%.
Too many people are self-focused and are not nature-focused or other-people/future-generations focused. 😦
Thank you so much for writing this AND for sharing your wisdom and compassion. You inspire all of us to keep doing the right things!
❤ and (((HUGS)))
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Your post should be printed on the editorial pages of newspapers round the world!
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I couldn’t agree more, Kate: no use waiting for politicians when Mother Nature is:
‘warning about wanton destruction
but can we hear her …’
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It’s true, each of us can do something and it will all add up. Our governments are useless. Just consuming less would make a huge difference. (K)
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Well said and profound post, Kate. We all have been warned with the coming of the virus but who will heed it and what will yet happen is all in Mother Nature’s hands.
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well preached, she (mother nature) moves in the direction we point her to.
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Mother Nature doesn’t care
She’s barely noticed that we’re there
To her our presence will be brief
Our departure, a relief
She’s started packing up our toys
So much rubbish. So much noise
Mother Nature has no rules
(though some intolerance for fools)
And fools we are for our belief
That she will offer some relief
Many fools she’s seen before
To her we are just one fool more
So pack your bags. Arrange your stuff
Mother Nature’s had enough
She’s ambivalent. She’s bored
We’ve taken what we can’t afford
She’s locked the gate. She’s slammed the door
Too late humans. There ain’t no more.
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I see..
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Do you?
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I do,
Mama nature is her own person
she cares not that we’re here
and asks us not when she wants to sneeze or shake, or cry out loud
her only allegiance is to herself
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Her great advantage, of course, is that she is not her own person. She is not a person at all, and therefore free from any understanding of the notion of guilt or responsibility.
Not much of a dinner party guest, though, I suppose.
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Bravo my friend. Excellent advice.
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Well said Kate. We have a policy at work, everyone grows something and brings it into work. We all benefit and we reduce waste.
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