the distinctly human condition

what is the anthropocene? it is the geologic epoch in which humankind is actively and significantly affecting the planet. things that come to mind are global warming, the current pandemic and catastrophes like that. but it also means infrastructure, technological advances, space travel. it is not all bad. it is not all good. much like most things. i also use the word 'poetry' very broadly here, as this has even more chapters that barely even qualify. are they short stories instead? probably! do i know where one ends and the other begins with the style of writing i am using here? not really! let's generously call it 'prose poetry'. but stick with me here, trust me a little. i think you'll find that it might be worth it & make you realise that, even if you did not know the anthropocene by name, it has been on your mind already, ever-present in the background.