Attribution: SpLot
Image: The downtown Singapore skyline in haze
Source: Wikimedia Commons (here)
Apologies: On the road for the weekend. Will return comments in time
Getting on with it
Image: The downtown Singapore skyline in haze
Source: Wikimedia Commons (here)
Apologies: On the road for the weekend. Will return comments in time
Getting on with it
Things had been on a roll with
harmonious happenings
Same cannot be said
of local haze
position
Threw everything
off tangent
Outdoor events were
cancelled. Visibility
was bad. Health hazard warnings
Note: The haze situation had worsen. In Malaysia some schools given option
to remain closed for a few days. Some sporting events were cancelled. In
Singapore there were flight delays. Forest fires in Sumatra had contributed
to this. It led to a spat between government officials of Singapore and Indonesia (here)
Singapore there were flight delays. Forest fires in Sumatra had contributed
to this. It led to a spat between government officials of Singapore and Indonesia (here)
Written for d’Verse Form for All: The Princess' poem for her Secret Love,
where Sam is hosting with a new form, the sedoka. It has a 5-7-7 syllable count
where Sam is hosting with a new form, the sedoka. It has a 5-7-7 syllable count
saw this on the news earlier today...pretty crazy...and pretty nasty as well...ugh...cool use of the form sir...hope they find some relief...
ReplyDeleteAh how innovative on the form...why not? but that situation sound bad Hank,,, looking at the picture I say I prefer it here...
ReplyDeleteHank, that's a drag. Well penned, though ~ M
ReplyDeleteSo horrible! But what a lovely piece it has inspired. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, Hank. I grew up in L.A. area before smog was such an issue. Just heard something on the news about a possible connection between air pollution and autism. Seems plausible. Be careful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrible situation ~ Hope the air clears up soon ~
ReplyDeleteThe smog is horrible but the poem is not! Wonderful use of the form - K
ReplyDeleteYou did very well Hank with the Sedoka. The problem is man-made, we should be able to solve it. :(
ReplyDeleteAugmented with another verse, this is an interesting modern interpretation of the form, to capture a much more involved theme. Well done.
ReplyDeleteSad that some countries have to pay the price for dangerous environmental practices of others who obviously do not care for the welfare of its people!
ReplyDelete...i love fogs but only at woodland and not in the city... def panic ensues... nice to add another tercet here Hank... you own it... mine's a li'l turns in every lines... smiles...
ReplyDeleteI wrote it without knowing! I did it just based on Brian's info! Anyway, just a little leeway, I guess! Thanks Kelvin!
DeleteHank
Great use of three verses here! Original! Unfortunate about the smog... it causes so many breathing problems, all that pollution. Great write! -Mike
ReplyDeletenature plays tricks with us..
ReplyDeleteThat's real bad when kids can't get to school for smog. I love the smell of word burning...just not on that scale. Interesting reading!
ReplyDeletehope it clears up soon
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
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Good verses based on the current unhappy situation. I'm in Singapore and it peaked at psi400 today. Take care and be well, Hank.
ReplyDeleteGosh! Right to the minute! Thanks Ravenblack. You take care too!
DeleteHank
Hopefully it goes away soon, must be hard to live with
ReplyDeleteThat happens here sometimes, too. Hope things get cleared up soon.
ReplyDeleteThis is what happens when we keep challenging nature.
ReplyDeleteA scary situation. Stay well! You made good poetry from it anyway. :)
ReplyDeleteHank,
ReplyDeleteHope the visibility clears real soon..
Well penned....may everything be normal soon....
ReplyDeleteHi Sir Hank! I stayed indoors, except to water my poor plants.
ReplyDeleteNow now now...isn't anyone writing about love?