Garbed in velvet pantaloons
Philosophers seek ultimate truth
Auspicious in the shadow of the moon
Knowledge one should not forsooth
Graveyard darkness clinging tight
Death’s chilling touch caressing pale cheeks
Bones and runes cast in the thrall of the night
Their futures look rather bleak
a fragile bubble
reflecting firework of lies
deception teasing
cajoling dazed compliance
succumb is eternally lost
Pause, hold your breathe
As you gaze upon the lake
Within its depths
Creatures dwell awake
They have no interest in you
Survival is their game
But you should pay your dues
Take your measure of the blame
All the rubbish discarded
Thrown onto the streets
Lakes polluted, bombarded
Waterways defeat
Creatures’ numbers declining
Victims of your lazy ways
There’s no use whining
Change, you’ll be amazed
The following prompts were used for these poems:
Simply 6 Minutes – Welcome to the Challenge: 01/10/2023
Moonwashed Weekly Prompt #125 – 1/10/23 – Provocative
Crimson’s Creative Challenge #218
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Gotta get me some of those velvet pantaloons.
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Great take on all the photos. I especially love the last one
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The River Murray is flooding and its killing so many animals due to the pollution in the surrounding areas
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When will we learn to look after our environment
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Excellent take on the prompts, Deb! I especially enjoyed the last one.
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Thanks Eugi
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That last poem really on point 👍❤️
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It has proven popular
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You are so gifted!
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Yes! I hate to see litter at any time, any place, but especially around the water. Fish don’t have feet and teeth to help free themselves.
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People just ignore the consequences of their actions
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It’s not from lack of education, everyone’s aware of the consequences. It’s that they don’t care. Makes me mad!!!
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