Comment from pome lover

Excellent

Speak to China, Debra, friend,
'Tis they who'll bring this earth to end,
It matters not our efforts made
As long as they lead the parade.
Deb -
Your concern is admirable, though I don't know all it encompasses. I believe we need our pipeline to keep from buying elsewhere, also for our own workers' livelihood. Dear old Biden want EVERYBODY in America to HAVE to buy electric cars - as if we could all afford one.
I'm certainly not being critical of you or your post, but if you have time, I'd love to know how you think we should change. If you don't mind.
Katharine

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021

Thanks for the feedback, Katharine :)

My concern for our planet is huge - I don't know what kind of world our future generations will live in if we don't try to do something about it. There's so many big issues - too big for me to get my head around....

In an ideal world, the 'powers that be' would come together and formulate a plan that we could all work to. I know this is unlikely...

Personally, I think that if we all took responsibility for our own actions; Walking to places where possible, not dumping rubbish all over, recycling and reusing things, not being wasteful and planting wildflowers for the pollinators, we can make our own part of the world so much nicer.

I don't know the big answers though, sadly...

reply by pome lover on 25-Apr-2021

you are a good representative for our future! I think the "blight authority" (somebody) should force cleaning up and doing something constructive about the homeless in our democrat-run big cities with all their garbage, needles, etc - clean up our cities. And help the homeless. That would not only be a huge help but a good lesson for our young people.

Comment from Earthlover

Excellent

This is a great little poem that reaches into the readers heart to reflect on the reality of what humans are doing to this beautiful planet.
The image used is tender and sweet. Thanks for expressing your concerns about the future of our earth.
Sincerely,
Julie @
Earthlover

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021

Hello Julie :)
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I appreciate it! Best wishes, Debra

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Debra,

You are so right. But there are SO many things wrong. WHICH THING do we act on first? That's the conundrum. It's all so confusing.

I thought you did a great job with this poem. A good message without being preachy. Just stating the fact. Nice!

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021

Thanks so much, Robyn :)
Best wishes as always, Debra

Comment from Jesse James Doty

Excellent

I love this message, and I agree wholeheartedly! I love the rhyming sequence. This is well done, and I love how you tell it like it is! Thank you so much for bringing up this issue of high importance. We must save the planet, and we must do it now before it is too late!
Have a great weekend and be well,
Jesse

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021

Thank you smooch, Jesse :) I appreciate your lovely feedback. Best wishes, Debra

reply by Jesse James Doty on 26-Apr-2021

Hello Debra.
You are very welcome for the feedback.
Have a great day and the rest of your week,
Jesse

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

There are a lot of constraints for this type of poetry, but you did a great job. The theme is timely and relevant, even urgent, so it is a worthy challenge to all readers.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021

Thank you, Wendy, for your lovely feedback.
Best wishes, Debra :)

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

This is an inventive peppered pickle and I loved it! Your message is clear here Debra and your rhymes bang on too. A clever write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021

Thank you so much, Dolly :) Glad you enjoyed it - hope you didn't mind me messing with your lovely format! Best wishes as always, Debra x

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed your peppered pickle, Debra. Your image is perfect for your well thought out words. Line 4 has a couple of interesting words that work well, but doesn't rhyme with line 2. Your message is loud and clear. Maybe you could call this a modified peppered pickle in your notes or description box.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021

Thank you, Jan, for your lovely feedback.
Best wishes as always, Debra :)

Comment from Sharon Davis

Excellent

This pickled pepper expresses the urgency for action to save our troubled natural world. The simple title compliments the topic of the work well. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021

Thank you, Sharon, for your feedback :) Best wishes, Debra

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Such a treat here, Debra. Your iambic metre and rhyme is spot on, and your peppered pickle is just the right length to capture and hold the interest of readers to ensure the message stays.

Excellent tribute to Earth Day and let's hope we can reach some kind of cooperation to develop a consensus.

Excellent addition to your NaPo book. :))

Gloria

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021

Thank you, Gloria, for your lovely feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem :)
Best wishes as always, Debra

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Very nice artwork and
presentation, Debra.
-Notes are appreciated.
-You did a good job
with the form and the topic.
-It is a very important one,
and many are abusing the
gifts the Earth has to offer.
-I like your your definite
ending, indicating action
is due now!!
-Getting down to the home stretch-
continued good wishes for the project.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2021

Thank you, Pam, for your lovely feedback, I appreciate it.
Best wishes as always, Debra :)

reply by Pam (respa) on 26-Apr-2021

You are very welcome, Debra.