I focused my camera on this poster at the recent Toronto Climate Rally, and my heart went back to a poignant moment.

I recalled Dave's daughter performing her Dad's poem and again was struck with the way Dave could paint a picture with words. It was his trademark.

The poem was written to appeal to a younger audience, so I used a Dr Seuss rhythm in reciting it. I hope it will engage you and inspire you to think creatively about the big and little ways we can take Climate Action.

It is also about the opportunities out there, especially as we include the Climate Crisis - mitigation and resolution while discussing the Future of Work. This is a big problem, which will need a variety of ideas as we figure out how to stabilize it and live with it.

Thanks to his family for giving me permission to use it in this episode.

Make: Did this poem make you think differently?

Take: What action can you choose to take as a result of listening?

Talk: I think Dave would have wanted us to talk about preserving the things he cared for, and to be inspired to be creative as we develop solutions 'Now put those brain cells to better use, Learn new ways to turn on the juice'.

If you are also inspire by this poem please share it forward with others (crediting David Adeney!). And let me know. I would love to share the anecdotes with his family in thanks for their generosity.

For the full transcript of the poem and links visit my blog:

keep the oil in the soil

website: Tiltthefuture.com

Host: Karena de Souza
Poem: 'God, On Air' by David Adeney (C) with permission from his family
Producer: Karena de Souza
Music for this episode: Bright Future by Silent Partner
Technology: taped on MacBook Air, using Audacity