Chris Milne Writes: Poetry, Philosophy and Essays

Written on: 5 Sept 23

On this sweltering first day of school,
Back on campus, I see the heat in many ways.
For it is not just the sun that burns bright here;
The forming selves, the burning drive to become is equally as bright.

I realize on days like this, that this is where I belong.
To be around that drive, to achieve a dream,
Is the place I want to be.

For not only does it motivate me;
The flame of others potential drives my hope;
My desire to help inherit the Anthropocene. 

I also desire to become a fan,
One that encourages the fire in others.
For it is that heat that will save the world.

As I melt outside, and as the heat only gets worse;
What will drive me through the blood and sweat,
Is that fiery youthful drive to overcome, to become.
And become we will, those who belong to the Anthropocene.