Notes About The Poem

Shortsightedness on our part

Legacy left to next generation
A planet in a state of disarray
Children expected to fix it


Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I agree...we have been good earthly guardians
Gauthier Avatar
October 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I'm sure you meant 'not' ~
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