Reflection

I realized that members of society tend to neglect climate change as a result of being a stranger to the entirety and urgency of the issue. With this in mind, I wanted my poem to have its audience sympathize over our oceans and the issues they are constantly enduring; maybe a sense of remorse would inspire them to expand their knowledge on what our world is becoming and how they can help repair it. I strongly believe that to adequately solve a major issue, one must understand, or at least become interested in understanding, the subject as a whole, and organizations like Bow Seat allow people to do just that. This organization, along with many other ocean awareness programs, give me hope for our seas because they allow me to hear the thoughts and beliefs of countless individuals who are equally passionate about eliminating marine pollution and climate change, while also presenting me with opportunities to educate myself and those around me on effective solutions. Upon informing myself on the ocean crisis and ways to improve the futures of bodies of water, I will ensure that I continue to educate myself on all aspects of the ocean because I now know that ignoring the issue makes you a part of it.