Did you know, Stafford, that a big part of America's coal is sent to China (through my own state of Oregon)? We're determined to show a token interest in preserving the world's environment at home, but we're okay with helping other countries trash it.
Short, but certainly not sweet. I actually thought I'd give this one a miss, because I don't do 'maudlin mother and child'; judging by your contribution, there's no need.
I hear that train acomin', mate, and your acrid take on the John Ford, John Steinbeck depression mother is stark, and rough-edged, and it tosses us into a new place, a darker realm. Good on you.
"now and tomorrow"---that is my worry for the near future with the US having the largest amount of recoverable coal in the world! Great simple statement of the way it is.
you capture it well.
ReplyDeleteDid you know, Stafford, that a big part of America's coal is sent to China (through my own state of Oregon)? We're determined to show a token interest in preserving the world's environment at home, but we're okay with helping other countries trash it.
ReplyDeleteShort, but certainly not sweet.
ReplyDeleteI actually thought I'd give this one a miss, because I don't do 'maudlin mother and child'; judging by your contribution, there's no need.
Perhaps I'll have a go after all.
I knew how you would approach this challenge ... I was on the same page!
ReplyDeleteas usual- brilliant.
ReplyDeletewe all see a different picture, don't we.
ReplyDeleteAnd tomorrow is another day but the sentiments are the same. Great write.
ReplyDeletePowerful piece, Stafford!
ReplyDelete~laurie
Bleak and pointed. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch a coaled piece... poignant, stark, nailed it!
ReplyDeleteYou've captured a cycle of despair well, here, Stafford.
ReplyDeleteI think this is masterful! "between now and tomorrow," so well said in so few words....
ReplyDeleteOne of your best, Ford. Excellent capture.
ReplyDeleteI hear that train acomin', mate,
ReplyDeleteand your acrid take on the
John Ford, John Steinbeck
depression mother is stark,
and rough-edged, and it
tosses us into a new place,
a darker realm. Good on you.
"now and tomorrow"---that is my worry for the near future with the US having the largest amount of recoverable coal in the world! Great simple statement of the way it is.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant take - as usual!
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
compact and witty.
ReplyDeletewell done.
You said it all with one line Stafford....powerful writing! :-)
ReplyDeleteStrong and throughtful. Wonderful, as usual.
ReplyDeleteVery thought-provoking commentary. Relating your piece to coal production is a strong statement.
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