Good morning Julie Bee! In the sense of developing and maintaining environmental awareness, in my early college days Joni Mitchell sang “Big Yellow Taxi.” One verse in particular stands out in my memory:
“Hey farmer, farmer, put away the DDT now
Give me spots on the apples but leave me the birds and the bees, please”
Published in 1970, 54 years later, many have not gotten the message. How can the lessons be taught effectively, and learned? Science + biology classes that teach about the ecosystem that nearly led to the extinction of Bald Eagles might help. Imagine schools that support dramatic productions having classes write a play about that DDT process then performing it for auditoriums full of fellow students and parents/grownups?! A message of hope for our collective blue dot!
And thank you for your poem that inspired my response. Great poems take us to the familiar and give us new eyes to view what's important. Well done Jules!
These are all great ideas! My list is growing and I love it. I’m so sorry to hear you’re not feeling 100%. I do hope it passes quickly. Thank you for being here Clark. Sending healing vibes.
You talk about the people who give you drinks during marathons . What are they called? You are doing that same thing for butterflies. You could title your poem that way.
Good morning Julie Bee! In the sense of developing and maintaining environmental awareness, in my early college days Joni Mitchell sang “Big Yellow Taxi.” One verse in particular stands out in my memory:
“Hey farmer, farmer, put away the DDT now
Give me spots on the apples but leave me the birds and the bees, please”
Published in 1970, 54 years later, many have not gotten the message. How can the lessons be taught effectively, and learned? Science + biology classes that teach about the ecosystem that nearly led to the extinction of Bald Eagles might help. Imagine schools that support dramatic productions having classes write a play about that DDT process then performing it for auditoriums full of fellow students and parents/grownups?! A message of hope for our collective blue dot!
ha! I never heard that song and it sounds like a great tune. Thank you Gary.
Title: The Future is Now
The future is now
Our senses tell us to Act
Our hearts will respond....
Btw, I have joined "Third Act" an environmental group begun by Bill McKibben for Boomers who want to "do something" on the Climate Front.
If you also believe the "future is now" please Act. ♥️‼️♥️
I like this one. Thank you Clark for your haiku and response. I will research "third act" Thank you for sharing and leading!!
And thank you for your poem that inspired my response. Great poems take us to the familiar and give us new eyes to view what's important. Well done Jules!
I appreciate this Clark. I agree, we need poems to wake us up.
Unfortunately only 12% of Americans read poetry... well you are doing your part‼️ Thank you
That is unfortunate...I'll keep at it.
Very beautiful poem! I would call it "Transformation".
This is a great title too! There's a 3 way tie for Monarch, Now or Never, and A Place to Rest. I like them all. :)
Lovely. "A Place to Rest" for title?
Thank you Nancy. I like this one a lot. Top of the list.
Or perhaps, "Interbeing" the reality that all sentient beings depend upon one another. Or "The Butterfly Effect" ?
I have a mild case of Covid so I have some time on my hands. Sorry for way too many suggestions. LOL.
These are all great ideas! My list is growing and I love it. I’m so sorry to hear you’re not feeling 100%. I do hope it passes quickly. Thank you for being here Clark. Sending healing vibes.
Received...thankyou. 😊
"The Future is Now" has become a cliche that doesn't move anyone to action. How about "Now or Never" since it is a truly existential moment.
I do like Now or Never, keep them coming Clark. :)
You talk about the people who give you drinks during marathons . What are they called? You are doing that same thing for butterflies. You could title your poem that way.
I love your thinking Claudette! Hmm...the first word that comes to mind is volunteers.
“Impact of Wildflowers” seems apt
Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for your thoughts here. Another one to add to list. Maybe i'll do a poll. :)... so many good ones it's hard to choose.
I like “Are we willing?” Beautiful poem Julie
Thank you so much Kym. I was wondering about having a question as the title. Adding to list. thank you.
Monarch
Thank you so much Charles. :) I will start of list of folks ideas. I hope your day is off to a great start.
Day 4 of a 4 day fast. I’m planning breakfast for tomorrow
wow. curious do you do this often? the 4 day fasts? Is this for health or spiritual?
Breakfast sounds great. (I'm heading for mine now. LOL)