Today, I am sharing an audio recording of a remarkable poem by Tan Ruey Fern of Carboniferous Chronicles. This poem is included in The Anthropocene Hymnal. I love the unusual vocabulary, sing-song rhythm and hints at rhyme to call out the malign forces that seek to destroy the earth:
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Beautiful poem by Tan Ruey! Thank you for sharing it! ๐ธ
Youโre welcome ๐
Cant wait for my copy to arrive. It’s on the way!!!
Great news! ๐
This is so beautifulโค Some really gorgeous lines here-
“The rhythm of the Earth is not a play”
“We should dance to worms instead”
Loved itโค
Itโs a gem, isnโt it?
It most definitely is!
So engaged by her voice! ๐
Itโs a great recording ๐
Beautiful.
Thanks Punam – I love this poem!
You are welcome. It is a lovely piece.
A delicious and beautiful recording, Ingrid! Thank you for sharing a glorious enunciation.
My pleasure Jaya!
Was that really less than one minute? I cannot believe how much power and beauty was packed into those fifty-eight seconds. ๐๐ผ
Amazing, isnโt it? ๐คฉ
I agree with you on all counts Ingridโฃ๏ธ Well done by Tan Ruey๐๐๐๐
Thank you Cindy ๐ค๐คฉ๐
You’re so welcome๐
wonderful rhythm indeed (K)
Thank you Kerfe, Iโm pleased you enjoyed this.
Gorgeous reading of a beautiful and meaningful poem, by Tan Ruey! Thank you for publishing this, Ingrid! <3
It really is beautiful! Thank you for listening ๐
Thank you so much for posting this, Ingrid – and for organising this project! It was wonderful to take part. <3
Thank you for being part of it ๐