Fragile Earth

The arrogance of humanity Insists some piece of it we own, But fragile Earth on which we tread, God gives us only as a loan. As we impose our footprints here May lovely blossoms show our path. No poisons nor impurities. Just sweet rainwater as Earth's bath. To generations handed down As perfect as conceptual plan In a few years can be badly changed By the smug insolence of man. In peaceful equanimity The flora and the fauna live; Pleased to be part of greater plan, Taking no more than what they give. We humans must accept the blame For interruptions to the flow. Our mighty rivers carry forth Toxins we scatter as we go. If Earth is to live, we must resolve To be protectors of her worth. Gardeners, may our numbers grow As guardians of our precious Earth. Resolved are we to preach the word That Nature has finite supply, Abandoning guns for trusted hoe We must go forth and multiply. In robust numbers we shall march Against pollution of our land. Treading lightly as we advance, Trustees of globe on which we stand.