ECHO MAN MY NAME

 
I am a time traveler,
I travel incognito,
I am immortal,
Have traveled worldwide,
From the beginning of time,
So this is no nursery rhyme!
I see your planets devastation,
My message, 
Hope, peace and unity.
My home is a far away galaxy
Far out in space,
I am saddened looking down,
At your wanton destruction
Of the human race.
In my galaxy, we live in harmony,
There are no wars.
This is is my last visit,
So humans take serious note,
My successor unknown,
He or she could predict doom
There is no longer room,
To be complacent and passive.
Beware of the likes of Elon Musk,
Planet earth, gather your wits,
For now, and from herein,
More conspiracies and cyber tricks,
Will abound.
Wealth must be equally
Distributed, an absolute must
Power will become far more just,
Perhaps an illusion,
But a worthwhile
Goal and solution.
Let my words echo far and wide,
From one side of the planet
To the other side.
Let all have equal access
To health and medicine,
No discrimination against
Color, religion or social status,
Step back a few paces,
Look at your pollution,
You need to adopt firm resolution,
A beautiful, pristine planet earth.
Is littered with refuse, 
Thrown from car windows
You have become a dumping site,
There is no escape, 
To where would you take flight.
Neglecting your planet,
Affects climate and brings
About hazardous weather change,
You have but little time left,
You are destroying  marine life,
Temperatures so high,
Seas are at boiling point,
Is it not time therefore, for
Humanity to address this issue,
Stop being so greedy, strive
For enough only, 
Then your life
Globally, will change
For the better, but please 
Understand, and hurry, for the first step.
Begins with you.
I pray my echo has been,
Heard loud and clear,
Start repairing your planet
Today, but I mean today,
And you will have nothing
To fear.
I now bid you farewell,
Change is the key,
I can see you are sad,
But must also tell, 
For humanity one day to live well,
Please persevere, 
So that history may retell.


Poetry competition Entry: Starman Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Tom Woody 
Dated; 2024/11/17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

George Avatar
November 20, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Such a beautiful poem of inspiration! Today's world in all its stark nakedness is presented before us. Unless we take enough precautions, we are likely to meet with our doom. So start from today itself. This grave warning from the Echo man cannot be disregarded. You have a broader view of life and the right perception about equity and justice. Dear Jen, I really enjoyed your rhyming poem. All the best in the contest. Love and Hugs, dear friend.
Onclaud Avatar
November 19, 2024 at 5:48 PM
such a radiant melody of renewal, Jen...happy to see you around after my long break from soup! well done!
Bell Avatar
November 19, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Do you notice that all the problem people in the world are pensioners? Old codgers should never be allowed near red buttons. From Putin to Trump. North Korea, Iran, Israel. These people are holding the world to ransom.
Proxenos Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 11:37 PM
Trump will be giving his trilionaire buddy a position of great significance. Musk funded Trump to the hilt with elections and although not a criminal, knows the inside of a court room well! He is greedy and only wants power. I definitely agree with you, Bill Gates is a bad stick! These people probably make a billion a day just though bank interest. Imagine how they could change the world if a miracle happened and they donated this money for the betterment of humankind. Hugs, Jen .
Dietrich Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Good writing, Jennifer. I notice lots of people mentioning Musk a lot. With all the other millionaires out there, I wonder why his name gets thrown out more than someone like Bill Gates. For me, that guy is evil.
Proxenos Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Sorry my friend, put this as a comment instead of a reply. oxox
Rodgers Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Dear Jennifer, Such a powerful call for awareness and change! I love how you blend cosmic themes with urgent social commentary, urging humanity to reflect on its actions. I loved how your imagery of a time traveler witnessing our planet's struggles is striking and thought-provoking. What an impactful piece; it inspires hope for a better future! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Beaufort Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Jennifer, you aren't pulling any punches with this one. There is certainly enough wealth in this world for all to live in peace. It's hard to understand why so many don't see it that way. We would be a lot better off if the gap between the richest and poorest denizens of earth was just an order of magnitude or two. Not seven or eight. For non mathematicians that's the difference between 10 or 100 times as much wealth for the rich as compared to ordinary folks...versus a small number of people having a million or 10 million times more money than most of us do.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 11:08 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. "Good Luck"  Have a blessed day writing away.................
Cunningham Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Mankind in all his stupidity will eventually destroy our beautiful world. Enjoyed your verse Jennifer, good luck in the contest. Tom
Buhagiar Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 7:15 AM
This world must change. Otherwise, it is doomed to destruction.
Andresen Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 6:42 AM
- Changes are the key ... I agree ... skillful (and important) poem, Jenny :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a nice Sunday :) - hugs
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace