the distinctly human condition

By Finn Rose

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: epubli
• Release date: Sep 22, 2021
• ISBN: 9783754168288

Finn Rose

Finn Rose ist ein 25-jähriger Autor, welche über Themen wie die Pandemie, Depression und Gott kurze Gedicht-Sammlungen verfasst. Die Gedichte erscheinen auf Englisch, da Rose sich in der Sprache besser ausdrücken kann. Die Chap Books sind 100% selbst-verfasst und -veröffentlicht.

Book preview

the distinctly human condition

introduction

the calendar of human longevity

the great tragedy of being conscious about things

imperfect simulacrum

chronological list of things i encountered on a walk

technical difficulties

ishmael's curse

when i was only three or four

coal mine

cave paintings & other old things

deep breaths & then we dive

piano

press the self-destruct button, elon

the dying of the tiger

nature documentaries as a coping mechanism

by the light of the fire we sing

cloyingly saccharine

unnamed blue bird website

i don't know how to recreate that moment

stars, and how they are dying before our eyes

it takes time

introduction

welcome.

this is a poetry collection about the anthropocene.

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