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A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
https://youtu.be/pQf4qIju0_E
Humans have long trespassed
and destroyed animal territories,
Humans have poached
And selfishly encroached
upon animal habitats,
cutting down trees
to build human habitations.
Now the tables have turned
Humans are quarantined in house arrest
while some lie sick in bedrest
So animals not usually seen are having a field day
roaming upon roads,
crossing the streets.
Reclaiming the once jungle lands,
that had been turned into concrete urban jungles.
https://youtu.be/pSYjU7jRmtE
It's better that busy humans now become photoholic
than forever queueing in lines of heavy traffic.
Without human pollution,
nature is all the more photogenic.
https://youtu.be/_93pH6OJAjs
Mother nature all a creation of God has now had many of us grounded
as she gives us a hiding
while we go into hiding.
Extraordinary turn of events indeed!!
https://youtu.be/lUqZwCfJi5A
In several countries round the world: Discos and casinos vacated
Pubs and nightclubs evacuated
Bars shutdown for lockdown
People are behind bars instead of guzzling beer in bars
and instead of animals behind bars.
https://youtu.be/S40vU7Nng1E
Humans compelled to hibernate
so animals busted their cell gate
Priorly animals were in an enclosure
Now they are getting free exposure Self-centred humans cared mostly about themselves
but now the animal kingdom is the cynosure.
Animals were shut in cages and now human activity is under similar closure.
Ah, this corona crisis!
Is all this mercenary stasis
for humans a roasting nemesis?
A heavy price to pay for rapacious carelessness and arrogance
where humans acted like they are in control, like they are controllers of this planet
and they could do anything they wish with it.
It's ignorance to think all this is mere coincidence.
Im relieved our prayers can be said any place, anywhere
to kneel and bow to the one true real sustainer of the universe.
We need to invoke and supplicate to the creator who is still in control...
as prayer can really truly prevent fear anxiety and panic in such scary times.
Humans have long trespassed
and destroyed animal territories,
Humans have poached
And selfishly encroached
upon animal habitats,
cutting down trees
to build human habitations.
Now the tables have turned
Humans are quarantined in house arrest
while some lie sick in bedrest
So animals not usually seen are having a field day
roaming upon roads,
crossing the streets.
Reclaiming the once jungle lands,
that had been turned into concrete urban jungles.
https://youtu.be/pSYjU7jRmtE
It's better that busy humans now become photoholic
than forever queueing in lines of heavy traffic.
Without human pollution,
nature is all the more photogenic.
https://youtu.be/_93pH6OJAjs
Mother nature all a creation of God has now had many of us grounded
as she gives us a hiding
while we go into hiding.
Extraordinary turn of events indeed!!
https://youtu.be/lUqZwCfJi5A
In several countries round the world: Discos and casinos vacated
Pubs and nightclubs evacuated
Bars shutdown for lockdown
People are behind bars instead of guzzling beer in bars
and instead of animals behind bars.
https://youtu.be/S40vU7Nng1E
Humans compelled to hibernate
so animals busted their cell gate
Priorly animals were in an enclosure
Now they are getting free exposure Self-centred humans cared mostly about themselves
but now the animal kingdom is the cynosure.
Animals were shut in cages and now human activity is under similar closure.
Ah, this corona crisis!
Is all this mercenary stasis
for humans a roasting nemesis?
A heavy price to pay for rapacious carelessness and arrogance
where humans acted like they are in control, like they are controllers of this planet
and they could do anything they wish with it.
It's ignorance to think all this is mere coincidence.
Im relieved our prayers can be said any place, anywhere
to kneel and bow to the one true real sustainer of the universe.
We need to invoke and supplicate to the creator who is still in control...
as prayer can really truly prevent fear anxiety and panic in such scary times.
Written by
Zaynab_kamoonpury
Published 10th Jun 2021
| Edited 15th Jun 2021
Author's Note
Quote and news reports related to my poem above
("I suddenly realised that coincidence is a word we use when we are ignorant of the real causes." - Albert Salvadó
(I was impressed by the news story in which Kuwait had sent a special plane to Italy to specially evacuate their nationals from there when Italy was heavily stricken with the corona virus.
I get impressed when govts spend money for their citizens.)
From latest news from past few months:
Covid-19 is 'not under control' and rates of the virus are actually accelerating, according to the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Ghebreyesus also warned that the US, Brazil and India, are among the worst affected countries in the world.
This warning comes after Donald Trump began the country's formal withdrawal
("I suddenly realised that coincidence is a word we use when we are ignorant of the real causes." - Albert Salvadó
(I was impressed by the news story in which Kuwait had sent a special plane to Italy to specially evacuate their nationals from there when Italy was heavily stricken with the corona virus.
I get impressed when govts spend money for their citizens.)
From latest news from past few months:
Covid-19 is 'not under control' and rates of the virus are actually accelerating, according to the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Ghebreyesus also warned that the US, Brazil and India, are among the worst affected countries in the world.
This warning comes after Donald Trump began the country's formal withdrawal
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Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
10th Jun 2021 6:46pm
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11th Jun 2021 8:26am
Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
10th Jun 2021 6:52pm
Grandly composed symphony on human hubris and where it has led us. Indeed we have mistreated animals and mother earth and are reaping our fate. You painted this picture with bold brushstrokes over where fate has led us this past year. Thank you for sharing this epic tale which is oh so true.
John
John
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Re: Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
11th Jun 2021 8:28am
Thanks soo much for your great comment showing your care and acknowledgement for the planet and it’s creatures. Cheers!
Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
We prayed for a better tomorrow but shit took a long time and it isn't the same. Keep on writing.
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Re: Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
11th Jun 2021 8:29am
Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
Anonymous
11th Jun 2021 12:25pm
The one true God is our creator. They're are no coincidences but they're are agendas. Those being played out before us, the sheep bow.
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Re: Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
11th Jun 2021 12:32pm
Yeah there is only one true God of all indeed. Um yes there are many conspiracy theories that govts and powers manufactured the virus for agendas and other theories, i don't know which to believe ah.
I mean this write to showcase the positives to the pandemic as far as the planet and its creatures are concerned.
Warm thanks,
I mean this write to showcase the positives to the pandemic as far as the planet and its creatures are concerned.
Warm thanks,
Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
11th Jun 2021 3:03pm
Most thoughtful and caring observational prose! Nature has also reclaimed the air. Smog has disappeared the world over as cars are going nowhere fast. The Air in India especially where just over a year ago you couldn't see down the street. A friend who lives there has sent me many pictures over the past few years and how it has changed. I wonder how long it will last???
Well done!
JJ
Well done!
JJ
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Re: Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
Thanks for showing us the bright side, thsnks soo much for the fine positive comment!
Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
Dear Z,
I think your wonderful hopeful exuberance and bright outlook especially under these extraordinary circumstances is a lesson to us all. You are a ray of sunshine. H🌷
I think your wonderful hopeful exuberance and bright outlook especially under these extraordinary circumstances is a lesson to us all. You are a ray of sunshine. H🌷
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Re: Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
12th Jun 2021 12:45pm
Aw and your comment outshines in bright sunshiny positivity. Warmest thanx for it,
Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
14th Jun 2021 2:06pm
Grammar notes:
*"a fields day" shouldn't have an "s," as the word is not a plural in that idiom
*"round" should begin with an apostrophe in "round the world," or else just use the full word "around"
*the bit beginning "Self-centred humans" should presumably be its own line since it begins with a capital letter
*"Im relieved" - "Im" needs an apostrophe, as it's an abbreviation of "I am"
These notes are very minor, and on the whole I liked how neatly the poem was arranged, without major disruption to the grammar or spelling. You also use some fun imagery and clever language (I liked the rhyme of "cynosure" and "closure").
The poem doesn't really work for me because it's too blunt and preachy. That's just my taste, however.
*"a fields day" shouldn't have an "s," as the word is not a plural in that idiom
*"round" should begin with an apostrophe in "round the world," or else just use the full word "around"
*the bit beginning "Self-centred humans" should presumably be its own line since it begins with a capital letter
*"Im relieved" - "Im" needs an apostrophe, as it's an abbreviation of "I am"
These notes are very minor, and on the whole I liked how neatly the poem was arranged, without major disruption to the grammar or spelling. You also use some fun imagery and clever language (I liked the rhyme of "cynosure" and "closure").
The poem doesn't really work for me because it's too blunt and preachy. That's just my taste, however.
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Re: Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
14th Jun 2021 8:01pm
Woah thanks for the criticism, i need that as I'm not perfect in the rules of grammar yeah and i forget the commas as in typos.
Um its actually not preachy this one, it is more a rejoicing for the animals having more space and fresh air than before due to human lockdowns and to urge to care more for the planet and its creatures.
Thsnks a lot for the comment ok.
Um its actually not preachy this one, it is more a rejoicing for the animals having more space and fresh air than before due to human lockdowns and to urge to care more for the planet and its creatures.
Thsnks a lot for the comment ok.
Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
15th Jun 2021 9:06am
I always enjoy a poem that makes me think. It's also different. A refreshing piece. Great poetry.
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Re: Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
15th Jun 2021 2:50pm
I’m glad you like different, because I find conventional poetry impossible to create, and am happy it is thoughtprovoking for the planet’s sake. Thanks soo much for the super comment!
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Re: Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
24th Jun 2021 8:38am
Aw im sorry to hear if your family too is struggling due to pandemic problems. Take care
Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
15th Jul 2021 2:42am
Very interesting and informative piece. It's true, our own human ego tried to put us above everything else and this world pandemic really put us in our place. Nature started to heal itself and animals began to roam freely.
It's scary to think how much damage and pollution we've done to this planet and how generations to come will have to deal for our sins.
Excellent work.
It's scary to think how much damage and pollution we've done to this planet and how generations to come will have to deal for our sins.
Excellent work.
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Re: Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
17th Aug 2021 9:14am
Thanks soo much for your great lofty thoughts in cares for the planet and its creatures. Cheers and best wishes,
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18th Aug 2021 7:10pm
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Re. A recap and recount of lockdown scenarios worldwide
2nd Sep 2021 5:05am
Theres a population increase in wild animals here in northern US, so many animals everywhere these days. Warmer winters help more animals survive. I agree that things are reversing it seems, animals once caged, now humans are, true insight..
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2nd Sep 2021 1:04pm
Warmest thanks for letting me know, the more animals the merrier everywhere. Take care,