The environment is constantly changing, with increasing natural disasters, warming and cooling periods, and different types of weather patterns. It's crucial to be aware of the issues that are causing these changes. To help people contribute to saving our planet, the Punjabi Women's Writing Group was commissioned to work across the Black Country and provide guidance and examples through their poetry.
This anthology builds on the contributions of the Punjabi Women's Writing Group to the online initiative "Dear Tomorrow," which encourages people to take bold actions by writing poems, letters, and creating art that promises to take action to create a safe and stable climate for future generations. The following quote summarizes the passion for the project:
“I want you to watch the sunset and feel hope for your tomorrow.”
“I want you to witness the massive changes we made as a society to protect you and this precious planet.” #deartomorrow
‘Apni Prithvi Sadda Kal’ (Our Planet Our Future) is the title of this anthology and a mantra that was used during the six workshops held in the Black Country region of the West Midlands. Approximately 65 people from various socio-economic backgrounds across all age groups attended these workshops and embraced diversity and its rich culture. Several languages were spoken during the workshop process, and there was fun and laughter as stories were told. Many ideas were shared on the changes we can make, inspiring the writing process.
Forty individuals have contributed to the compilation of this unique poetry anthology. They all have one common aim: to see planet earth become a better place. The Punjabi Women’s Writing Group would like to extend their gratitude to Creative Black Country for commissioining this project and to everyone who attended the workshops and contributed by writing poetry and prose on this crucial subject of climate change and recycling starting from your own home.
