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Most of those attending the gathering were Ginko bilobas, the longest living tree species, tracing back millions of years as opposed to the thousands which measure homo sapien as a species. The gathering had been called by the Ginkos, out of concern for the more recent and vulnerable tree species. Ginkos were the hardiest of all.
“We can no longer put up with the desecration of our world,” an ancient one announced. “The cockroaches can stay, but humans must be exterminated at a faster rate. Best to be rid of the deadly human scourge than risk total destruction of our celestial home. All in favor?” Agreement rumbled throughout the forest. Then one spoke up.
“I’ve come to love the children that visit and value my shade. Must we extinguish those also?” It was a young Ginko who questioned. “Are they not innocent?” Silence settled throughout the forest but was soon followed by a bitter Arctic wind.
Lone ant seeks others
Moonlight kisses dead water
What was birdsong like?
A punch to the place where it matters most! This should go onto some global warming website or something. It’s the strongest write I’ve ever read from you. Come Open Link Night on Dverse, next week, I beg you to link this up! I’ll remind you closer to the time.
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Thanks for somehow connecting. I guess you’re not supposed to submit a poem written earlier…
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One can submit any poem one likes Nan. The only guideline would be to not submit a poem previously linked to Dverse on any of the prompt days!
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: )
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🙂
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I liked the last paragraph of the haibun. And the moonlight kissing dead water.
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Thanks, Frank. I appreciate the feedback.
Nan
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I really see this could happen… we are violating the laws of nature every day… and why should not the trees take out revenge, maybe with the help of others… great voice, and bit scary.
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Many thanks, Bjorn!
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Gosh you conjure so much and so richly here Nan… Great example of the use of form and intense,deeply felt language.Great! And thanks for sharing…
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And thank you for reading and so appreciatively responding!
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This is profoundly moving.
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I thank you.
Nan
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A chill in the air…(K)
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Thanks for feeling it!
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I love that Haiku!
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Many thanks, qbit!
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I’m glad Petru talked you into linking this up, Nan. This message did well with your strong voice behind it. Hard question there at the end about the children but you know, those children grow up to be adults… Will it come to the human race having to be exterminated…time will tell I suppose.
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Thank you. I’m glad, too.
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A fabulous haiku on an issue we humans ignore at our peril. We need Mother Nature on our side, not the other one.
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Amen to that. Thanks!
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