Sequelae

by David C. Rice, Tex Buss (Contributor)

A tanka prose poetry collection that considers the way we are responding to the climate crisis. The industrial revolutionaries inadvertently over-heated the earth while improving the lives of its human inhabitants, improvements most of us are loathe to lose. To significantly reduce our social and individual carbon footprints, isn't a change in our psychological perspective necessary? All proceeds will go to the Climate Emergency Fund.

94 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2023

Reviews

[Courtnee Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sequelae is a book of poetry by David C. Rice. Written in tanka prose, the author conveys the condition of the earth and the effect of greenhouse gas emissions. There are avian subjects in much of the book, and illustrations of birds in each section of the work, and Rice connects them to the past, present, and future state of the environment. Rice relates his explanations and reflections on the changing planet between his poems. The author has chosen to donate the proceeds from the book to the Climate Emergency Fund and details the need for action to save the human population from the effects of the altered climate.
As the title suggests, the depreciating practices humans are subjecting the earth to now are the results of years of pollution and inattention to climate change. The author points out that the world suffers from overproduction and waste, and most of the population is negligent to the planet’s needs, so environmental distress follows. David C. Rice writes in tanka prose, but he also places his thoughts and observations between the poems, giving readers more depth in their knowledge about the recent environmental past and climate change. In thirty-one syllables, Rice creates a strong visual scene and evokes an emotional reaction in his readers. Sequelae is eye-opening, informative, and interesting, using science-based facts, personal musings, wisdom, and literature to present the current condition of our planet and possible future outcomes. Rice’s work encourages a call to action that the human race shouldn’t ignore.

[Vicki Miko · Rating 5 out of 5]

David C. Rice's Sequelae, is a gentle, passionate, and at the same time, a testimony of bold lessons to pay attention to Mother Nature and to our own human nature. We must be aware of the apogee effect of our world. David has created a meaningful way to show the seriousness of our future - through poetry.

...one day our planted-sapling peace offerings might shade more than an armistice.

juncos feeding
I veer off the trail
so they won't fly
research shows helping others
helps us, too