Far away in the distance,
a shadow cast upon the sea.
Upon arriving closer,
that shadow bled a travesty.
Hundreds of fish lay still,
a film upon the water.
A sad displeasing sight to view,
sad for me, sad for you.
Toxic waste bares its ugly face.
Progress has a dirty hand.
The ecosystem is in danger.
Our Sea, Our Land.
This is a powerful piece about pollution and man's stupidity and inhumanity to all life. The strength of this poem is in the directness of the telling. Thanks for sharing. love, Allie xxxx
Another gem from gem of a person. A great write. I think you should be a cheerleader for 'greenpeace'. Love you....................................................Risha
Melvina, your last line the sea and land is so true. People forget for their greed the beauties that they steal from us with their toxic waste. Top Marks from me thanks for sharing it my friend. David
I love the water and all its creatures Melvina good write well said dave xxx
I like your play on words in both the title and contents, it adds an interesting contrast to the serious nature of the poem. Very clever... among your very best work! Brian
Your concern for all things living is beautifully and eloquently expressed. One can only hope that the world is listening. I admire you for speaking out. Fine work, Melvina. Warmest regards, Sandra
excellent, Melvina... this one's pretty straightforward and hardhitting... Asma...
Oh wake up all yee careless lots Coz thou shall not be spared For all thy deeds that thou could have stopped By Melvina shall now be bared! !
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Magnificent enviormental statement...sadly true...Fine penning, young lady...you never disappoint! FjR