This is the kind of winter we all daydream about in the summer, before we're in the midst of it. The kind without black-ice roads and a below-zero wind chill and gray slush everywhere -- just a quaint, peaceful, magical hush blanketing everything, snow twinkling in the sunlight. Today, you've reminded me to appreciate the beauty of the season.
Dark, but when it comes to climate change, we all need a kick in the pants. Contrasting an innocent, majestic tree to the unctuous, greedy desires of humankind is a unique way to shine light on the topic. The short lines in the last two stanzas are jarring and drive home the point you're making.
It can be so easy to see ourselves as enemies across a great divide, but this poem has such a worthy message to humanity: "We must excuse our differences. We must find our similarities." I wish we all had the same mindset. The world would be a much more peaceful place.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Love it. The intensity of the inner monologue and the simplicity of the action adds a comedic value that is just perfect.
Amen!!
love this.
thank you for reading! this piece is certainly darker than most of what i write, but i'm glad that it stuck out to you.
This is the kind of winter we all daydream about in the summer, before we're in the midst of it. The kind without black-ice roads and a below-zero wind chill and gray slush everywhere -- just a quaint, peaceful, magical hush blanketing everything, snow twinkling in the sunlight. Today, you've reminded me to appreciate the beauty of the season.
Dark, but when it comes to climate change, we all need a kick in the pants. Contrasting an innocent, majestic tree to the unctuous, greedy desires of humankind is a unique way to shine light on the topic. The short lines in the last two stanzas are jarring and drive home the point you're making.
It can be so easy to see ourselves as enemies across a great divide, but this poem has such a worthy message to humanity: "We must excuse our differences. We must find our similarities." I wish we all had the same mindset. The world would be a much more peaceful place.
Thanks for the feedback!
I haven't read the X-files yet (I emphasize yet), the inspo came from my grandfather who was a logger in the 70s.
I will look into your suggestions!
thanks,
Bella