A World Away
UNSUPPORTED CODE resting on the beach of a planet without wars
I gaze at the night sky, twinkling with many bright stars
but there on the edge of the horizon
I spot the Earth I left – apocalypse had begun
the poles had shifted; civilizations doomed
I didn’t expect this; many cultures once bloomed
the prophecies had foretold disaster
so we raced against time to leave Earth faster
no sooner had our spaceship taken off
then Earth sputtered and spewed a lava-filled cough
tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes
we stared in horror at a planet with the shakes
only a few of us were able to make it out alive
countless millions of their futures were deprived
but as we turned to see where the path before us roamed
we found a parade of angels leading us to this new home
where there is sea, there is life, and dawn will soon come
if there are creatures here, we’ll make them our chums
for we have finally learned from Earth’s demise
and though the life forms here may give us a surprise
we’ll protect the environment, treat all animals with care
when a species becomes endangered, we’ll turn to prayer
this wondrous new planet has given us a fresh start
and the seniors among us have wisdom to impart
our resources will be shared, but protected as well
God’s angels have kissed the ground on which we fell
memories come rushing as I stare at Earth
grateful for a chance to begin a rebirth UNSUPPORTED CODE
*Entry for Tracie’s “A New World” contest
Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2012
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