Photo: gettyimages.com – Greta Thunberg at the the U.S. Senate Climate Change Task Force.
“Those who have publicly spoken out against Greta have largely been men, something the psychologist said points to ‘very obvious misogyny.’ Zoe Drewett of metro.co.uk quoting environmental psychologist Dr. Renee Lertzman
Greta Speaks
Sixteen years ago an
embryo of the sun began to rise,
a benevolence of youth,
the juice and passion of life
unsophisticated yet focussed,
kindling the hearts of many,
terrifying aged men
who throw sand and call names,
casting aspersions,
running scared,
lashing out,
crying,
snivelling,
lying,
silencing life.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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Love this. Love Greta.
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Yes, she speaks well and speak truth. Sad that ageing, mostly men, have to rail and put her down.
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Because she is more informed and caring than those old white men who criticize her.
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Yes, who in turn resort to name calling and undermining.
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Go Greta Go!
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Thank you for that Sandy – yes to that!
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Welcome, Paul.
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Isn’t she the greatest?👍🏻
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Yes, absolutely Cheryl 🙂
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Your poem captures the situation perfectly, as well as its future ramifications.
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The denigration of Thunberg is, as with most right wing put downs of women, so insidious, thank you Liz.
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❤ ❤
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Many thanks 🙂
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Great one !
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Many thanks 😀
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blatant misogyny … their wives and daughters need to stand up to them!
We need more Greta’s! Well written Pau!
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Yes, wish the women involved with these men would stand up to them, traitors. Thank you so much Kate 😀
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otherwise they will never learn, if they love those women close then they must learn to respect all people … especially 16yo ones trying to heal the world!
If they disagree with her then they should have respectful debate .. debasing others is not humane!
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No, but it’s typical male behaviour in the political sphere- for that age and polity. Really riles me, gutless, sleazy lot.
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well said, pray they read this!
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Thank you, yes, I hope so too.
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Very nice, I love Greta! Take care and thank you for visiting and following my blog.
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A pleasure to visit, and likewise, thank you. 😀
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“Sniveling” — haha!! Good one!
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I must say, I thought several other words but they were less cultured. 🙂 thank you Ana.
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Good balance, bro 😆
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🙂
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You’ve totally nailed it here, Paul. Shame on them!
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Yes, shame on them, it really is a disgrace, thank you Chris.
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A short time ago I was reading a book on the life of an indigenous woman. She stated her people regard their children as elders. It made me reflect, how can we not believe this when there is such wisdom in three little words, “How dare you!”
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Yes, three potent words indeed. Agreed. Thank you Dawn.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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What an amazing young woman.
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Amen to that!!
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Love it too, Paul! So true! Best wishes, Michael
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Much appreciated Michael.
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:-))
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When I was l listening to her speech, I was in tears. Thank you, thank you for your poem.
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Thank you for sharing that Amy, yes, tears.
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Greta is an inspiration! She shouldn’t need to be but I’m glad she’s taken on this role.
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Yes, I like her spirited and forthright approach, I’m glad too.
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🙂
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Fantastic poem – words needing to be spoken
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Yes, I’m so annoyed at the negative reactions to her, all irrational.
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