Future Man and Woman

Confused, angry, victims
Of selfish ancestors,
Who raped the land and sea;
Leaving all desolate:

Future man and woman.
Future man and woman:

Restorers of the land
That mothers and fathers
Could not recall in youth,
Or a grandparent’s rant.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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