Wake Up Humanity Wake Up

What a shame, a crying shame,
Forests, serene, so tame,
Have to burn till crusty and dry
As they breath their last sigh!
Proud tall old trees that suffer,
And weep as flames 
Crackle below, creeping
Higher and higher,
Engulfing them in an 
Ocean of fire!
They shed tears not for them-selves
But mostly for humanity,
What will you do without us
They cry,
This Planet is doomed,
Look out, or Earth will
Wither and die.
Flames can be seen from afar
As branches turn their faces
Away from their pain and a
Dripping flow of 
Burning leaves,
Whisper their story,
Of eons, of glory.
Heat waves unbearably hot,
Have fueled these
Furious forest fires
No means of protecting
Their beauteous facade,
Alas, trees sway 
This way and that,
Can bear no more, succumb
To a surrounding inferno, 
Unbearable to see them so,
As like dominoes they fall,
And let out a dying call,
Humanity hear us now,
Come together and stop
This carnage,
For it is for you we cry,
As we burn and slowly fry! 
All this was predicted
Millenniums ago,
Don’t forgo
The wise sayings of 
Yester year, 
We feel and see your fear,
Take a step back,
Renew your view,
Don’t just look ahead,
We learn from the old
And the new,
Take heed, we 
Are speaking to you!


Melting glaciers at the poles
Hurricanes, tornadoes
Earthquakes, unrest and killing
Amidst a Covid Pandemic,
Always remember
We need each other,
Worldwide organizations
Have put Planet Earth
On red alert,
A humanitarian disaster
By coming together,
We must avert.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Kiser Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 5:14 PM
So sad, with controlled burns they grow back, but you can't replace the wildlife of an uncontrolled one, nor can you replace with those who lose their property have lost to flame; so many memories, very sad.
Y. Avatar
August 26, 2021 at 9:34 AM
Hi Jennifer, Your poem is so on point; we need to take better care of our planet. All of creation of crying out! The earth is such a beautiful gift, and we have taking it for granted. You have such a “ humanitarian’s heart” it's evident in several of your poems. You are such a blessing and positive light within this Soup community. Have a wonderful day my friend from across the pond:-) Alexis
Lawrence Avatar
August 22, 2021 at 12:14 PM
Dear Jennifer, Your words speak truth. The trees crying and falling like dominos brings tears to my eyes. The time is now. We must unite. Thank you for penning such a strong call to humanity. I too have recently penned a poem with a similar theme and am working on a series of paintings to go along with it. Back to nature . Back to the days when all was green. Sending all good wishes to you, Susan :)
Radhakrishna Avatar
August 20, 2021 at 1:07 PM
Natural disaster after natural disaster! like the earth has had enough of human pests!! California is my favourite place but one that burns frequently too!! Yet, they deny the impact of human behaviour on climate! well done on highlighting this problem!!
Kiser Avatar
August 19, 2021 at 11:48 AM
Yeah, I hate how our forests are going; these fires are so devastating; well penned truths in this write.
Buehler Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 10:40 AM
It is very hard to understand how anyone could not see saving our planet as top priority. But it's so encouraging that there are people like you who do, Jennifer. Your poem captures the urgency of taking better care of our beautiful planet. Blessings and hugs, Evelyn
Callus Avatar
August 18, 2021 at 3:03 AM
Indeed it is such a shame that we have come to this tragic situation! Many people just do not seem to care, but others do, and it is those who care who are our only hope. World leaders have to set an example and work hand in hand with NGOs and other organizations. ~ Warm regards & hugs my friend. // paul
Omar Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 1:49 AM
a sad picture painted with creative words of a passionate heart
Horsman Avatar
August 15, 2021 at 9:55 PM
I wonder if there is a purpose to all of this, Jennifer. Is the planet going through a stage of transformation?, Or is it us, as your title suggests, or maybe both? Although, the poetry is superb, and this one should be aired everywhere....Thanks for the comment on 'stroke-a-back' yes a very old game like 'Bucks up' I don't think hardly anyone today would remember, The games may have been common around the dales, but the villages seem to have there own unique names for them...
Kannan Avatar
August 15, 2021 at 10:05 AM
Powerful poetry, Jennifer... It speaks a lot... Thanks for sharing this... People need to heed your words in order to save our world...
Mcconnell Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 1:40 PM
Superb piece Jennifer speaking with conviction and power along with the poetic skill of nice imagery and insightfulness. Hope all's well with you, blessings and hugs, Gordon
Buhagiar Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 8:58 AM
Brilliant poem. One might also mention the destruction of trees by mankind especially in the equatorial places. A meaningful poem. Hugs.
Canerdy Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 8:32 AM
Yes, so many of our disasters can be traced directly to MANKIND. The warnings in Genesis have long been forgotten. Jennifer, your lovely, expressive poem is a meaningful blend of literal and figurative language! Janice
Beaufort Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 7:16 AM
I think you sum it all up well. We see the warning, but it is not convenient to deal with it because that would require some fundamental changes to the way we live and what is important to us. Hard to see this all ending in peace and harmony.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Oh how I love the trees! Oh the sadness of forest fires. Well written, dear friend!
Dietrich Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 5:43 PM
Very nicely done, Jennifer. A call that humanity needs to heed!! What I really hate is all the waste and just throwing stuff to the ocean. Oh my!! Keep up your inspiring words!
Pandit Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Your poem is a call for action to save us from ourselves. Much inspiration in this ode to earth, Jennifer. The last stanza sums it up in your superb poem, my friend.
Andresen Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 12:27 PM
- Humans are pushing the limits of what this planet can withstand, dear Jenny ... we are seeing extreme effects ... it's time to take a serious turn in our way of thinking ... maybe it's too late ... we only have one earth - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cunningham Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 4:57 AM
Sadly over the years warnings have been ignored and laughed at. No ones laughing now. Tom
Roper Avatar
August 11, 2021 at 6:23 PM
we do need each other. Did you know that Alexis Y. wrote a blog on your book , I ordered one. Great job. :) https://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry/blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=37048&PoetID=64284
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