Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Permafrost. Rising temperatures on our planet are no longer debatable. Permafrost--weak frozen soil structure--is no longer 'perma'. Northern villages built on this soil-type are sinking. Visitors' faces were once seen through a window, But now a viewer through that window sees knees! Roads are undrivable, comprised now of soft mud. Graves in cemeteries are submerged under mud and water. Inhabitants are steadily being forced to move. This is yet another subtle manifestation of the Climate Crisis, Which is creating ever-more individual Eco-nomads. Now, permanent melting is added to the Crisis list comprising Heat, desiccation, fire, violent storms, forced animal migrations, And impossible agricultural conditions. Frank Maurer 3 April 2024 0920 Hours.