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Emily Dickinson does climate comms: a nsfw poem.

So, via Carbon Brief I learn that a bunch of worthy scientists have written to the relevant top journos.

I thought I’d try my hand at an Emily Dickinson poem

My effortEmily Dickinson’s knock off
Tell all the truth but tell it slant-
Success in Circuit lies
Too bright for our infirm Delight
The Truth’s superb surprise



As Lightning to the Children eased
With explanation kind
The Truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind –
Tell the truth and tell it blunt
Success in “HOLY MOTHER OF GOD THIS IS SERIOUS” lies
Too thick on our demented right
The truth’s a weather front

As frightening to the Children facts
With explanation BLUNT
The Truth must dazzle immediately
Pls stop being a cunt

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