Hello readers and followers, this is poem I posted 3 weeks ago, but today I’ve revised some words and the format. I read this poem to my poetry group on Sunday, and after the usual discussion the group suggested some subtle changes, to give my piece an even more powerful punch….. and after swapping things around a little, this is my revised poem…. with sincere thanks to members of my wonderful poetry group…..below I’ve attached a photo of the original poem….
Waiting
The earth is waiting
Sick of humans stalling
And their time wasting
They know it’s time
Waiting for their promised cheers
Waiting for less destructive years
Will they give her resolutions
Of better times ahead
Will they finally read
Thor’s neon signs
Will they notice
A smoke covered sun
Will they be able to breathe the air
As a united one
The earth cannot watch
Nor wait
While humans
Fill their own greedy plates
Why are they celebrating?
Like blind fools, that are always pretending
As if nothing is going wrong
They can hear the whales crying songs
They can see the polar caps are melting
They can taste the venom of government’s lying
In the following video/song, if you could metaphorically place earth and human’s between the lyrics, you might understand why I chose this song by Damien Rice..
Ivor Steven (c) Jan 2020
Well done, Ivor! The ‘tweaks work well.
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Thank you V.J for your encouraging reply, 💙🌏
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My pleasure, friend.
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I agree with V.J. This works really well, Ivor.
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Thank you Sue, yeah, I’m pleased with the revision 💙🌏🤗
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It’s good 🙂
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Such truth to your words Ivor!
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Thank you Linda 💙🌏
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Great stuff Ivor. Well done.
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Thank you Peter, yeah, it turned out OK
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A beautiful pieve Ivor, love it
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Thank you Jen
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Ah well done Ivor !
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Yeah, my group did well 😊🤗
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Great revision, Ivor!
And the message is still powerful and important!
HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…the song is perfect duo-partner for your poem!
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I’m very pleased that my revision turned out so well….and that song grabs every time I play it… ((Hugs))
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Well done
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Thank you Derrick, and thanks to my ever helpful poetry group….
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I agree with your words and the change in the words does give it more power because people can see the damage being done, they can’t breathe the air, they see evidence of the melting poplar caps, they stand and watch the beached whales, and they follow the forked tongue filled with venom from those who lead. No excuses they know and yet still do not change their ways or care. A good choice of video.
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Thank Nanette your comments please me greatly, and those subtle changes worked well…xx
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They do work well.
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I kindly appreciate your lovely support…..
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Constructive criticism – all good – led to a great revision – well done. I wish there was a poetry group in my locale – problem no volunteers to be the moderator.
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Our group is a off-shoot of Geelong Writers Inc. who help and support our group…. The group i’m involved with, are a knowledgeable and very encouraging group xx
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It’s good to have people around who offer constructive criticism. The revised poem reads great!
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Thank you Punam, and the poetry group, are all very talented, and with lots of encouragement for each other
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You are welcome.
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Wonderful!
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The wonderful imput from my poetry was so enlightening, I had to act, and revise my poem….. And I’m thrilled with all the fabulous feedback 💙🌏😊
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You are an incredibly talented man. It’s nice to have feedback from other talented individuals to help you grow and flourish even more!
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Rose, that’s very kind of you xx
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😁
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Beautifully penned, Ivor. The revision flowed nicely.
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