Siku (Ice)

Inuit word.

Inuit, Inupiaq, Yupik,

far northern People

existing here for centuries.

They have dozens of words

for the changing properties 

of Ice.

Age old, successful cultures

built, literally, on Ice.

Things are changing in their World,

and thus, in our World.

And I fear that someday soon,

the Eskimo word for Ice,

may be the same one they use,

for Water.

Author's Note

Manmade or not, global warming is real, and easily seen here in Alaska.

Reviews

[Neville]

Another great work John Jackson, I realy like your style, your choice of topic and your take on things. Keep writing. All Good tThings, N

[Robin]

Man has seen ice come and go over the millenia ... who knows maybe their prayers are being answered ... brrrr

[SkinlessFrank]

Saving that thought until the last stanza adds great power (and sadness) to this piece. The straightforward prose works well with the sober message. Nicely done.

[Jaweena...Eileen Quinta..]

Love this write....great work in conveying your message John!!

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

I do no know much about these things .. But I believe you may be correct .. And probably the word for water will become "poison" ..

Way Cool .. J.

[VelvetRosetta]

I imagine so and yes it is very real and sad... the ending really hit me on how true it is!