Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Renew

before it's too late, my darlings.

Don't deny

We're designed to die

Disappear like the dinosaurs

An ice age?

"Well maybe", They say;

Disregarding the facts by pure ignorance

Or it could be fear

We take and take and take

And push and pull and need

And suck the life from life.

 

Please don't cry

These words have meanings

Deep inside

We deny

Deny

Deny

Global climate change is real, my friends.

As is overpopulation...

This world has a carrying capacity

Believe it

It would just suck to realize what that might be

When we all burn up by the sun's rays

Or freeze in an ice cluster of human ignorance

And cold hearts

That just don't care enough to inspire

CHANGE.

It's needed.

 

Change.

The earth cries for it desperately

"Please help me!"

As the rivers dry

And species disappear

And summers sizzle

And winters get progressively colder

When will we open our eyes

To mother earth's cries

We need to nurture her back to health

Stop the unnecessary

Reach for the highest goals

And push for the biggest changes

Or we'll just return to our beginning

Dust to dust

Ashes to ashes

It's depressing really

More as time passes

 

We can be like the Lorax

and speak for the trees

Reduce our impact

And soon, please.

Reviews

[Rhiannon Dragonraine]

Wow, I love the impassioned tone through out you did so well to keep it continuously and you can tell this is something that you are passionate about- this is a really good battle cry for what needs to be done. I hope it touches those that need to hear it- we are all stewards of the earth and though most people don't realize the old adage "you reap what you sow" applies here as well; if we destroy we will be destroyed and that is what is going on right now. Many times I wished I was in a time before the concrete jungles of today to see the world lush and green everywhere instead of just in conservation parks. This was a wonderful peice with a wonderful message and I applaud you on sharing the wisdom that needed to be told. Bravo!

[Wondering Mind]

Mother Earth cries and we, her children, in our gluttonous habit are tearing at her sources and resources. Your poem shows passion and wisdom. Nicely penned

[Nicole A. Stephans]

Very nice.
The poem flows nicely and the passion you have for the subject matter is clear.
I'm not sure of the Dr. Seuss allusion with the "Lorax", but other than that,
perfect poem. Keep it up.

[The Mad Prophet]

Awsome, I love this poem. I follow Gaia, and we are in a time of need. She has gathered enough strength to do so much, but now we must support her.

[Michael X]

monica-- you scribed this poem perfectly-- and spoke for the earth to the masses
in a statement defining reduce, reuse, recycle, renew.. in broad perspective..an ode to calling
and who wouldn't agree to such regards.. green peace's the core design to this writing
the aspect of dissapearing.. like the dinosaurs.. it a delving fathom pushing the point across
with determination..keep up the great work this is an artful testimony

[Mary Katherine]

I speak for the trees! Very good write!!!! I was just thinking about writing something lthese lines when I stumbled across this.
Beautiful, but sad.

[George Love]

Very passionate work about the state of our environment! Well done

[The Archangel Gabriel]

Monners-

Great piece. I am happy to see you being socially conscious and taking a positive environmental view. And, who can't love the Lorax?

Luv,
Gabe

[DarkAngelWriter]

I love the part about the Lorax... speak for the trees :)

[R J Askew]

Bang on, I am with you all lthe way, every word of it. Write more like this, send it to your local paper. Gentle persuasion...softly softly does it. One voice at a time... Persuade one person to think as you do and that is a good step!