falling rain
escaping through drains
to the sea
The water cycle comes to life in my response to Ronovans Haiku Challenge words Drain and Rain. See many other responses from around the world at Ronovan Writes #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #293 Drain&Rain
The images are from top to bottom 1. Rain in Sydney at Circular Quay. 2 and 3. Two Stormwater drains carrying rain water from our local streets down to Port Phillip Bay. Environmentally this is a disaster to the life systems in the bay unless there are filters on the drain outlets and they are effectively managed. Neither of these drains are filtered hence unimaginable items go into the bay. 4 and 5 Storm clouds forming over the bay.
Oh dear, more environmental bad news. In parts of the UK when the stormwaters overload the drains we end up with raw sewage being discharged into the sea even at well-known beauty spots around our coast. Last summer there were over 50 beaches where swimmers were warned not to swim due to the presence of sewage.
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We get that as well after storms Agnes. First World Country but lots of Third World infrastructure.
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Amazing captures of the storm clouds Denis and what a shame there are no filters on the outlets of the storm water drains before they empty into the sea. Hopefully something can be done about this.
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Thanks for your praise Xenia. Unfortunately Water sensitive Urban design is not high on our local Government’s agenda.
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The drains are not filtered? Oh no!
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In our part of Melbourne, no. There are inconsistencies across the greater metropolitan area.
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I enjoy the flow of your haiku (pun realized after the thought) The picture series is great…the brick drains are quite old I imagine.
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Thanks for your supportive comments Janice. Pun acknowledged. That drain into the water is late C19th.
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To the sea, where we are all set free!
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Agreed Annette, to come around again.
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Sad to hear about the lack of effective controls on the affluent pouring from drain pipes. I think that happens in many part of the world. 😦 No wonder it is said that the oceans are dying. Magnificent images of storm clouds. ❤
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Thanks for your thoughts and comments Olga. A common attitude towards this issue is get away with what you can for as long as you can then respond. Its a Neo Liberal attitude towards the environment.
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Dear Denis, you dealed with many climate(change) events, and still you are dealing… Seasons are being disasters… Environmental problems and also creatures on earth… These are all very serious points. I (still) hope and wish world make something for them… as we watch in the films,…. On the other hand, your haiku touches and your photographs are amazing. Especially the escaping to the sea and also the last sky views… Thank you, have a nice weekend and be in safe, Love, nia
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Thanks Nia. We have to keep our creative minds working to avoid all the disasdters and horrible news that fills the media. No media and lots of creative blogging.
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Love the poem, and the photos too.
Pat
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Thanks Pat, I am back blogging.
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Glad to hear the creative juices are flowing 😊
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They are, it was the news from The USA yesteeday that triggered my creativity and now hope in the world.
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I know what you mean. I hope inauguration day comes quick. I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop!!!
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Dear Denis, where are you, I hope everything is fine. Love, nia
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Thanks for your care and thoughts Nia,tough times here and around then world but today I have retained my creativity.
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Oh dear Denis, how happy I am now, your silence made me worried and I didn’t want to think negative but days run and run… welcome back, be fine and stay in safe, Love, nia
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Thanks so much for your concern Nia. It has been tough here but we are safer now. Stay safe in Turkey, I believe the virus is still a concern over there.
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Hi Denis,
How are you?
Pat
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Thanks for your care and thoughts Pat,tough times here and around then world, especially in then USA but today I have retained my creativity with no small thanks to 75 million Americans and a tough Virus lockdown here in Melbourne.
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Its certainly good to hear you’re OK Denis, 😊. I know what you mean about tough times. I hope we’re about to make sense of all the nonsense that’s been going on for a while. Again, so glad to know you’re alright. 😊
Pat
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Thanks Pat, I will be interested to see what you are creating on your blog.
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Ha! Ha! Suttle digs😊. Good to have you back. 😊
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It feels good to be back blogging.
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I find it a good diversion😊
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A bit like golf Pat
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