Getting a Leg Up
All is not so dire. No handicap,
that limb out of the water,
no third leg on its back as heat
is gathered from light.
The swan moves in arcs
no wider, circles no tighter,
than others in its circle.
Climate may change, but
instinct will prevail,
while we continue to burn
fossils, exchanging heat
in the chilling future
we bring upon ourselves
as we hold up a wet finger
when we already know
which way the wind blows.
If we accept that wind,
marry it to the light, will they
carry us into the future,
open this ever tightening circle
in which we find ourselves?
This poem is my response to earthweal weekly challenge: THE SWAN.
Is it normal for a swan to fold one of its legs up onto its back? Yes.
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Acceptance. Exactly. (K)
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If only…
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Absolutely. Tuning into the light will elevate us to a better future.
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Thank you.
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That second stanza describes exactly where we find ourselves.
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Thank you.
It’s almost “we” (or they) expect a different result. Waiting for a second, third or fourth opinion.
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I think we have to try … pretty clear where we’re headed if we don’t try …
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Unclear to some, apparently.
Thank you.
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Beautiful second stanza! The light is there we just have to look for it.
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Yes!
Thank you.
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My pleasure, Ken.
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we hold up a wet finger
when we already know
which way the wind blows.
That is so true.
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Thank you, Jane.
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It could be true that swans will show us the way to save ourselves! I feel there is some hope in your words, Ken.
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🙂 Thank you, Ingrid.
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we hold up a wet finger
when we already know
which way the wind blows.
exactly so.
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Unfortunately.
Thank you.
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Amen, Ken.
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Sigh.
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Some say we’re already reached past the tipping point. 😦
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Unfortunately.
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