Joanna Daniel Poet Couplet

I Wish You Would

I wish you would stop to think before cutting trees down, 
For it's a growing concern that's making this earth frown;

I wish you'd stop to think before littering the sea
With oil spills and toxic wastes, stop your destroying spree! 

I wish you would stop to think before bursting crackers, 
For they cause air pollution and are peace hijackers;

I wish you would stop to think before wasting water, 
Think of how much you can save for your son and daughter;

I wish you would stop to think before building towers, 
For they're taking up the space where we could grow flowers, 

I wish you would consider before harming Nature, 
I think it's high time you reformed your legislature;

I wish we'd take care of earth like she takes care of us, 
Time to think twice about this environmental fuss. 



3rd April 2023

Title chosen: I wish you would

For "This or that, Vol.17" contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

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Paula Goldsmith April 28, 2023 at 9:17 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Have a blessed day/weekend................

Edward Ibeh April 28, 2023 at 9:17 AM Heartiest congratulations on your win with this fabulous couplet, Joanna:-) I wish the captains of complacency in Washington would read your poem!

Valsa George April 4, 2023 at 5:14 AM A timely caution to all those indiscriminately cutting down trees and polluting our surroundings. Very thoughtful musing, dear Joanna