# Encroaching Sea Haiku

*Published:* 2007-03-02
*Author:* Bill Chameides

In South Pacific  
Two islands, encroaching sea,  
Life as known is lost.\*

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\*Kiribati and Tuvalu, two inhabited islands near two uninhabited islands that have already sunk, are preparing for disaster.

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