Tinderbox
Emotions erupt in anger and hate.
Disputes can flame into war, even more.
Intelligence drought, no room for debate.
While a crisis exists from sky to shore
in Earth's struggles we quietly ignore.
We forget they're numbered: majestic trees,
captured by fires and a dry thunder's tease.
Our thoughts were gentled by edens we miss.
Minds became parched, like the greens, by degrees.
Where do thoughts rest in a whirlwind like this?
I thought of some words William Shatner said
~overcome with sadness when touching space,
because the beauty lies with us instead,
Earth is alone~ by light years that we chase.
moving through time with an uncommon grace.
If Shatner's words were but taken to heart--
replacing hate and fear with a fresh start:
kindness displayed by Earth dwellers to all
working together, not stretching apart
we'd save ourselves and this beautiful ball.
October 20, 2022
for "This or That, Vol. 14 Poetry Contest"
by Edward Ibeh
Dizain
howmanysyllables.com=10
A Second Place
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