The Glitter Problem opus 267
| 10 January 2024 1850 Hours | | Environment, Biology, Politics |
Living in the country, one always feels clean and fresh,
Until that deflated birthday balloon plops down in one's field.
I had enough, and went to the supervisors of Davis,
The people of which often celebrated by releasing balloons.
Explaining the problem, they voted to cease such a practice!.
Good! But now I hear of a micro mode of pollution:
The increased use of very small glitter,
Especially on women's attire--even lipstick!
As these tiny particles disperse,
They literally diffuse into everything--
Oceans, lakes, rivers, fields, cities and towns--
Basically everywhere;
Composed of micro plastics that give a visual thrill,
But then a major headache as to their disposal.
These miniscule pollutants are ingested into many living creatures--
Fish, birds, mammals--hey, that includes us!
Do we really have any idea how we are
Just plain screwing up our living quarters??