As the Walrus Said

Gold cherry

By luigi_pagano

Mon, 03 Aug 2020
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18 comments
 

The time has come to talk of noxious things,
of plastic bags, wrappers, beer cans' rings,
bottle caps, cigarette butts and other debris
which affects marine life and pollute the sea.

This wanton destruction is a crying shame
and it isn't difficult to see who is to blame:
inconsiderate people who don't appreciate
how vital for the ecosystem is a stable state.

They'll leave rubbish on the golden sand
of beautiful beaches and should be banned.
The trash reaches the bottom of the ocean
where it develops into a poisonous potion.

Submerged plants die and fish gasp for air,
aquatic life hangs on a wing and a prayer.
There is no safe place anywhere, anymore,
not only in the water but also on the shore.

The temperature rises and anxiety is felt
for the polar bears while the icebergs melt.
The human race has also been affected
by climate change since it was detected.

Extreme hot weather and CO2 emissions
are now the cause of unhealthy conditions;
the risk of skin cancer and the anticipation
of increased levels of ultraviolet radiation.

Is the end inevitable? We hope that it's not
but it is up to of all of us stop the rot.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2020

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hear! Hear Luigi,

a poem we should all come back to and read again and again to keep the awareness going.

Wise words indeed.

Hope you're keeping well.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Jenny, we must carry on pointing out that remedial action is urgently required. Thanks for your comment.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

No truer words spoken Luigi- We don't have a lot of time left to reverse this state of our weather and it appears some leaders are still deaf and blind - refusing to admit their is a danger around us- Your words so well paced- so well spoken- and a call to wake up...I truly hope it is heard. Each one of us can do our part, and individually I know many do, but that may not be enough-we need  industry to change too. fingers cossed they wake up in time.

Penny4athought

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hello JoAnne. You have stated the sad situation correctly. Some leaders still do not realise the danger we are in. I am still hopeful but only just.. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by onemorething on

It's very depressing that the new thing we all keep seeing is abandoned face masks. When I am out walking now I carry a spare bag to collect rubbish so that I don't have to touch it with my hand, but with more and more people wanting to enjoy nature, there seems to be so much more litter too which is upsetting. A good poem, Luigi, which outlines concerns well. As usual, I admire your neat rhymes. Rachel x

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Rachel, the face mask is one more item to inflate the amount of rubbish that already litter our street. I really don't understand and cannot  condone the wantonness of people who do not care about our environment.
Thank you for your appreciation.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Mark Burrow on

Yes, you've hit the nail on the head with this Luigi. I sometimes think this vile pandemic is just a little taster of what's to come if we don't act soon. 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Exactly my sentiments, Mark.

Regards, Luigi.

 

Submitted by Mark Burrow on

This is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day! Please share / retweet if you enjoy it as much as I did

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Fantastic news! I am elated. Thank you, thank you. smiley

 

Submitted by Mark Burrow on

Well deserved!

(Fun fact: I was once chased by a walrus on the South Island in New Zealand. A truly terrifying experience). 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I imagine you ran faster than Usain Bolt, Mark. smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Brilliant, and very wise words Luigi. Perhaps we could hear you read this as one of your performance pieces? Great and well deserved pick!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

If my vocal chords are back to full strength I may have a go,  Claudine.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Congrats Luigi,

well deserved pick of the day. yes

Jenny. xx smiley

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks Jenny. Greatly appreciated.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Great poem Luigi! Can only echo what others have said. Am in awe of your rhyme which flows so easily, holding the meaning like jewels in a crown. And congratulations on the much deserved golden cherries!!!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A surprising and very pleasing accolade, Di. I am normally quite adept at finding rhymes but I think it is more important to put the message across. Many thanks for your approbation.

Luigi x