This past week in Neil's Writing Circle, we were going to be writing science themed poems in honor of Perseverance landing on Mars. Typically, science themed poems freak me out because I am NOT a science person at all. However, this prompt was a really good one that required very little scientific knowledge. The prompt was to find a science fact that gives you hope. Briefly explain the fact and then tell why it is important to you.
I've been dealing with enough negativity lately to last at least one lifetime, so I decided to write a positive poem (not my typical style). It is currently untitled and still needs some editing.
Season 3, Week 1. 2/24/21 -Science:
Tectonic plates are constantly moving.
Hawaii is in the middle of the Pacific plate, which is heading northwest towards the North American plate.
More specifically, towards Alaska.
Even more specifically; Hawaii is moving 7.5 cm closer to Alaska each year.
I can't really think of two places more different than Hawaii and Alaska,
But the idea that they're physically moving closer together, albeit very slowly, gives me confidence.
Different places literally finding common ground instills in me some optimism that all of us,
Wildly different people with vastly different beliefs, will in fact be able to work together
To overcome our differences and create a place where everyone feels as though they belong.
Where no one lives in fear and everyone is accepted for the individual that they are.
At times, this idea may seem more like a fairy tale,
And while Hawaii may not be able to control the fact that it's moving towards Alaska,
We, as people, can move towards creating a better space for everyone
Regardless of which tectonic plate we may be on.
If anyone is interested in helping me sort out my kitchen mess, I would be so very appreciative! 💜💜💜
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-carolyn-get-her-kitchen-fixed
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