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! 🌸
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You’re welcome 😊
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Cant wait for my copy to arrive. It’s on the way!!!
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Great news! 😊
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This is so beautiful❤ Some really gorgeous lines here-
“The rhythm of the Earth is not a play”
“We should dance to worms instead”
Loved it❤
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It’s a gem, isn’t it?
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It most definitely is!
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So engaged by her voice! 💓
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It’s a great recording 😊
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Beautiful.
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Thanks Punam – I love this poem!
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You are welcome. It is a lovely piece.
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A delicious and beautiful recording, Ingrid! Thank you for sharing a glorious enunciation.
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My pleasure Jaya!
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Was that really less than one minute? I cannot believe how much power and beauty was packed into those fifty-eight seconds. 👏🏼
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Amazing, isn’t it? 🤩
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I agree with you on all counts Ingrid❣️ Well done by Tan Ruey👏👏👏👏
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Thank you Cindy 🤗🤩😊
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You’re so welcome💖
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wonderful rhythm indeed (K)
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Thank you Kerfe, I’m pleased you enjoyed this.
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Gorgeous reading of a beautiful and meaningful poem, by Tan Ruey! Thank you for publishing this, Ingrid! <3
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It really is beautiful! Thank you for listening 😊
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Thank you so much for posting this, Ingrid – and for organising this project! It was wonderful to take part. <3
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Thank you for being part of it 😊
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