What will it take for mankind to change?
To stop the destruction, pollution and rage,
to see the potential of sharing resource,
to savor prompt action not lengthy discourse.
What would it take to quell mankind's greed?
to drop the ‘want’ and focus on ‘need’,
to relish in beauty and strive to protect,
not keep on consuming 'til everything’s wrecked.
Is it to late to save mankind?
Is our destiny already defined?
We're in the midst of an extinction event,
yet we charge forward with relentless intent.
Perhaps we need to show more respect,
focus on what humanity forgets.
In a world without nature, we cannot thrive.
We must change focus if mankind’s to survive.
John Carré Buchanan
25 September 2020
Very worthy sentiments, John, and a well constructed poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you Richard, much appreciated.
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