Reverence to the Earth

By Haven Steiner

Our earth is a protector,
Shielding us from the monsters.

Her O-zone layer provides a haven,
Combatting the danger that threatens above.

She supplies us with sunscreen,
Preserving our skin from the from getting damaged.

Our earth is like a mother,
Guiding 7.7 billion people through life. 

While she is providing us with oxygen to breath,
We are setting her lungs on fire.                                                                                        

“I believe in clean air. Immaculate air. But I don’t believe in climate change.” -Donald Trump
Why does our biggest rainforest have to burn down for people to see the damage we’ve done? 

We are polluting her waters,
Killing the inhabitants inside.

Our oldest ice caps are melting and flooding our oceans,
And we are the electricity that powers the heat. 

Our planet is dying,
And we are the murderers.

 

The ELM

VT

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