R We Acting

We have to Rethink
what our choices are
so we can choose
life that doesn’t stink

We have to Refuse
our single use mentality
with all our ability
making sure we defuse

We have to Reduce
all of our consumption
to stop our destruction
with absolutely no excuse

We have to Refurbish
everything that we make
or nature will bellyache
grumbling with human rubbish

We have to Repair
before replacing with new
so the garbage spew
is not in despair

We have to Repurpose
for all our productivity
to not feel guilty
in our climate crisis

We have to Recycle
for our last action
with a strong interaction
for all life’s survival
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
April 24, 2021 at 7:15 PM
Nice work, Mark, and so true. Loved how you used the synonyms at the end of each first line. Very thoughtful piece.
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