Mother Nature Bleeds

Pale is the moon and dark is the night

My heavenly children-the stars-once shone bright

But now an unearthly fog hides them from sight

And not a single soul listens to their plight.

 

In my beloved forests nightingales would sing

In answer to their call birds could rest a wing

But now my tress have fallen to Man’s greed

I am Mother Nature and I bleed, I bleed.

 

My children, alas, have no place to stay

They become more frightened with each passing day

Knowing full well my arms have been flayed

And I can offer them no solace no matter what they say

 

My poor children alternately swelter and shiver

Oh when will Man run out of arrows for his quiver?

Spare me and my children, I plead

I am Mother Nature and I bleed, I bleed.

 

Everyday the oceans scream, “Mother we are choking!”

My eyes tear up as I behold big and little fishes dying

Red run my rivers, they’ve run out of water even for crying

They cannot fight human filth hell-bent on drying.

 

“Run, my children, run!” again and again I reiterate

“Where shall we go, Mother?”- They’re desperate

Helpless, I look upon Man’s dastardly deed

I am Mother Nature and I bleed, I bleed.

 

Man is a monster, endlessly encroaching upon me

“Have you no soul, beast? I’m dying can’t you see?”

He only laughs, paying no heed to my plea

And tells me to be slaughtered had always been my destiny.

 

Gather round sons and daughters, blood red is my vision

To see the light leave our eyes is Man’s only mission

One last time I will kiss you all to sleep

I am Mother Nature and I bleed, I bleed.

 

 

Reviews

[hardeep sabharwal]

wonderful write here,, and with a msg to humanity, thanks for sharing

[Coyote Poetry]

Such sadness and truth to your words.
"One last time I will kiss you all to sleep
I am Mother Nature and I bleed, I bleed."
People want to denial change. Most of the water is polluted. Many beast of old earth are extincts. Yes, Mother Nature is bleeding. I agree. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Gurleen Saluja]

Wow ma'am a wonderful write.. poignant flavour.. despair as the mother earth bleeds.. one of my favourites.. :)

[Devayani Reddi]

Thank you so much for that awesome review!!! :)

[Gurleen Saluja]

You're most welcome :)