Carbon dioxide
We each leave a legacy
Our ecological footprint
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge #7: Footprints
I am a scientist by trade and artist by soul. My creative outlet used to be dancing but due to injuries and age, I must now find another path. I am hoping my writing, poetry and photography can be this new path.
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October 25, 2015 at 2:13 pm
I really do love this.
The message, of course.
But the means, even more.
Our carbon footprint begins at birth — literally and figuratively.
I love that the image captures this… that the poem captions it perfectly… that the two provide an axial shift for looking at ourselves as individual agents… of change, or of our own demise.
Wonderfully done.
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October 25, 2015 at 2:43 pm
Thank you again. You know I created the footprint with that silly technique of using the side of my hand to make a baby footprint? I just coated the side with an old, crumbled up charcoal art stick I had, then I dotted the toes with my fingers. I wasn’t 100 percent happy with the poem. I wanted it to be simple and nonjudgmental because while I am constantly aware of my impact on the planet, I am by no means perfect and can always do more. I mean we all have make a living. Plus our carbon footprint is divided into two parts, that which is in our direct control and that which is under indirect control. The indirect part is tied up in consumer buying power, contacting our legislators and casting votes.
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October 25, 2015 at 6:47 pm
I figured as much about the foot. Was going to ask, but thought — what does it matter?
There is no such thing as a zero footprint existence. Every creature, every organism, every cell has one.
We have known about our own for centuries. It’s only important now because are feet are too big and we’re trampling the garden in which we grow all our food, throw all our parties, and occasionally just sit back and enjoy the view. 😉
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October 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm
<chuckle> “OUR feet”. : )
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October 25, 2015 at 7:02 pm
And the pic’s gorgeous, btw.
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October 25, 2015 at 7:26 pm
Thank you! For once small hands came in handy ; )
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October 25, 2015 at 7:29 pm
Small hands came in handy…. I like that! : )
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October 27, 2015 at 9:53 pm
U have revitalized the phrase “carbon footprint” — thanks!
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October 27, 2015 at 10:00 pm
You are welcome and thank you!
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