Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Earth Day 2021

For what it’s worth, this day’s for earth
And ways we can protect it,
For all the harm we humans do
Is proof we don’t respect it.

The litter that we fritter
Often ends up in the ocean
Killing those who live below to set
Diminishment in motion.

And global warming is transforming
Habitats with features
That melt or disappear, thus harming
All the native creatures.

It’s time to act because, in fact,
The future’s looking frightful.
The world for our descendants
May be, sadly, less delightful.

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Caren Krutsinger April 24, 2021 at 9:57 PM It is sad what a predicament we are leaving our ancestors. "It’s time to act because, in fact, The future’s looking frightful." You have said it.

Rico Leffanta April 23, 2021 at 11:23 AM This morning, our newspaper reports the return of the M/V Imua with 47.2 TONS of trash removed from Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument of which most was nets and other equipment from illegal fishing fleets. Perhaps that accounts for the decline in pristine beaches postcard sales? Aloha! Rico

Trevor Mcleod April 23, 2021 at 10:15 AM -People enjoy littering -The City won't put garbage pales out -The City seldom picks it up -People don't complain to the City enough -The Adopt A Road Garbage Program won't let you pick up garbage very often -Food Places all sell take-out to these people -The Police fine a person very seldom -City Works mows the garbage into their lawns People are too lazy to ask the City for help The Government is a service that has to be asked of. Who will ask? Great poem Ilene. Trevor

Beryl Edmonds April 22, 2021 at 4:30 PM A wonderful poem for earth day Ilene, we must do our bit to make the place as we found it, before making our exit... Belle

Jan Allison April 22, 2021 at 3:01 PM wise words indeed but in reality every day should be an earth day:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham April 22, 2021 at 2:38 PM Well said Ilene, mankind is on a path of self destruct, with corruption and greed driving it. Tom