inspired by the Mudspring, an acidic hot spring in Mount Makiling, Laguna Province, the Philippines. Local mythology says a goddess, Mariang Makiling, guards the forest. Despite the sulfurous fumes, the site, along with surrounding little mudpots, amazes me.

inspired by a river flowing through a forest

Widespread destruction of lives, sources of income and natural habitats - happening in the Philippines and in other places in the world right now are products of human activities - worsening as climate change increasingly approaches the point of no return. It reminds me of the Cree Indian saying: "Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realise we cannot eat money." This haiku paraphrases it.

The Philippines just experienced its 21st typhoon this year, from last Tuesday until today, 12 November 2020. Locally named Ulysses (International name: Vamco), it is the 7th in a succession of destructive tropical cyclones within just 6 weeks. Climate change is real.

Translation:
'Dalit' Poem to Cluelessness -
Where are we now? Eight months we've seen.
We'll move, twas said, backward it's been
Oh! Where are we really goin'?
Gosh! Poor Clueless Covid leadin'