How Green Was Our Valley

All that was once lush and green

Are now choking on our fumes

By idle hands comes desert sands

To bury us in our tombs

Action speaks louder than words

Our folly's a mystery

Foresight blind and soon left behind

A footnote in history
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Rodgers Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Hello Randy, I like how your poem echoes the lament of a world despoiled by our neglect. Your words serve as a powerful reminder that our actions, or lack thereof, shape the fate of our environment. It's a wake-up call to heed the warning signs and strive for a future where green valleys thrive once more. - Blessings, Daniel
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March 19, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Thanks Daniel, I wish I knew what it's going to take to wake us up. It's almost as if we want to commit worldwide suicide. Where's Woodsy Owl when you need him?
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