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We Rulers of the Earth

Homo-Sapiens we call ourselves, rulers of this Earth.
   Intelligent and civilized, but what is all this worth?

We're working hard to conquer space...we landed on the Moon.
   We'd better solve our problems here, or soon we will face doom.

New industries and factories, constructed every day,
   And poisoning the air we breathe...is this the price to pay?

Energy sources are shrinking...what happens when there's none?
   Will we, as Earthlings, ever learn to work with Nature as one?

Some in this world still starve each day, while others hoard their gold.
   Intelligent and civilized; at least, that's what we're told.

We cure disease with drugs that may cause sickness, the result!
   How many dearly paid for this ‘experimental cult’?

We have become a plastic world where everything is fake,
   From what we eat to how we look...when will we all awake?

We're civilized, we tell ourselves, but fight our fellow man.
   If only we could solve world stresses through a better plan.

With government corruption, morality trending low…
   The price of progress we may say...is this the way to grow?

We have upset Earth’s balanced ways, destroying Nature’s scheme...
   We’re intelligent and civilized...is it all a dream?

Will we ever walk on Nature's path, take her by the hand,
   Restore the beauty meant to be on Earth, our dying land?

Homo-Sapiens we call ourselves, rulers of this Earth...
   Intelligent and civilized...but what is all this worth?

Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2015

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Ritika Makharia Date: 9/8/2023 11:14:00 AM Ma'am I have read this poem 5 to 6 years ago after that I kept on searching this poem but it never came up. I have even created my version of homo-Sapiens poem coz I was so much influenced by your lyrical theme You have used. Today only I have registered myself on this site and I got to see the original poem. The feeling is really nostalgic. To be honest I was about to upload my version of Homo-Sapiens poem on this site .This poem has my heart Login to Reply

Yashvi Sahu Date: 8/18/2023 4:08:00 AM Hey i loved your poems i wanted to recite the poem in inaugural program hence, need a little help for starting and conclusing para cause the beautiful this poem is so i don't want to ruin its beuty if i couldn't explain it to others cause homosapiens would be a new world for all so please help me in this Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 8/20/2023 6:17:00 AM What the name Homo sapiens means. The name we selected for ourselves means 'wise human'. Homo is the Latin word for 'human' or 'man' and sapiens is derived from a Latin word that means 'wise' or 'astute'. Thank you for the nice compliment, so glad you enjoyed my poem.

Daniel Schack Date: 11/17/2020 12:39:00 PM I do not know if there is hope but hope there is hope.if u can see and comment on my poems. Be well.well written poem. Login to Reply

Subimal Sinha-Roy Date: 12/12/2017 12:53:00 AM Congrats on your win, Sandra. Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 12/11/2017 7:27:00 PM Sandra, congratulations on your win :) Hugs Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/11/2017 7:01:00 PM Great questions! Answers forthcoming... no same age old questions! Congrats, Sandra! Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 12/11/2017 6:30:00 PM Thanks for entering my contest, congrats on your 4th place finish. Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 12/17/2015 5:52:00 PM Dropping back with my congrats again Sandra a truly remarkable poem:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 12/17/2015 9:07:00 PM Thank you so much, Jan. Hugs, Sandra

Skat A Date: 12/17/2015 3:45:00 PM SANDRA, Congrats on your old best poem. HUGS **SKAT** Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 12/17/2015 9:07:00 PM Thank you so much, Skat. Sandra

Kurniadi Syarifuddin Date: 11/5/2015 9:27:00 AM hello, there . . sorry for disturbing your time. I'm Kurniadi from Indonesia. Actually, I'm a student in one of university in Indonesia having final assignment to make a thesis. I put your poem as my object to discuss using hermeneutics analysis. can we discuss your poem "we rulers of the earth"?. I put the poem because it has strongly connection with my goverment's statement "Makassar is a cleanliness city". So, I'm begging for your kindness to help me on finishing my thesis about your poem. Login to Reply

Philippa Tsang Date: 10/23/2015 6:12:00 AM This poem is so inspirational that we have decided to use it as a stimulus for our drama practical piece. I was just wondering if you could tell me what you intended the audience to feel when reading this. Philippa Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 10/23/2015 11:46:00 AM "Philippa, I appreciate your visit to my poem and your supportive comment. Poetry is written by the poet to be interpreted by the reader in whatever way they choose, so I cannot say what I intended for the audience, but only what my feelings are, which are conveyed through my words and imagery. I do not understand what you mean by "we have decided to use it as a stimulus for our drama practical piece", however. Sandra"

Poet Destroyer A Date: 4/18/2015 2:24:00 PM Sandra, Congratulations in John's "Let 'er Rip - Shoot from the Hip" contest!!! Luv LINDA Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 4/7/2015 7:27:00 AM You are right Sandra - nothing has changed and we are to blame:-( great write congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 4/7/2015 3:24:00 PM Jan, again, thank you so much. I always appreciate your stopping by with your supporting comments and congrats. Sandra

Viv Wigley Date: 4/7/2015 7:22:00 AM Great work, Sandra, proven with age. Well done! Viv x Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 4/7/2015 3:20:00 PM Thank you so much, Viv. I so much appreciate your stopping by with your nice comment and congrats. Sandra

John Lawless Date: 4/7/2015 6:30:00 AM Sandra, when I read this the first time all that kept running through my mind was the old lament: "if I knew then what I know now,". this poem answers it simply by saying "you know now, what you know now...what has changed?" Thanks for entering the contest. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 4/7/2015 3:28:00 PM John, it was a pleasure to participate in your contest. Thank you so much for liking my poem and honoring it with such a nice placement. Looking forward to another of your contests. Sandra

Joseph May Date: 4/6/2015 10:38:00 PM So true Sandra...congrats on a fine win Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 4/7/2015 3:22:00 PM Thank you so much, Joseph. I so much appreciate your stopping by with your positive comment and congrats. Sandra

Eve Roper Date: 4/6/2015 10:02:00 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win, Truely amazing .7 Blessing sweet friend well deserved Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 4/7/2015 3:21:00 PM Eve, thank you so much for your encouraging comment, support and congratulations. I so much appreciate your stopping by. Hugs, Sandra

Sneha Rv Date: 4/6/2015 9:39:00 PM CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN - AMAZING POEM!!!!! :D Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 4/7/2015 3:20:00 PM Thank you so much, Sneha. I so much appreciate your stopping by with your nice comment and congrats. Sandra

Emile Pinet Date: 3/20/2015 7:53:00 PM Wonderful imagery and depth to this piece. Your thoughts come alive and breathe within your words. An absolute delight to read with a mystical flowing cadence that welcomes the experience. Emile. #7 Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/23/2015 7:22:00 PM Thank you, Emile. You are so supportive, and I am grateful for your beautiful comments. Sandra

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/20/2015 5:47:00 PM Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..We are all we have got sad that what is learned in one generation doesn't go to the next generation..Thanks for stopping by..Sara Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/23/2015 7:24:00 PM Thank you for your nice comment, Sara. I really appreciate your stopping by. Hugs, Sandra

Constance La France Date: 3/19/2015 7:22:00 AM Sandra, your poem could have been written today, we have not advanced in any way in thirty years, very deep and profound and thought-provoking, best of luck in the contest and thanks for visiting my poem, a penny for your thoughts . . . Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/20/2015 2:45:00 PM Hi Broken Wings, I so much appreciate your stopping by to offer positive comments on my poem. Thank you so much. Sandra

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 3/18/2015 9:34:00 PM Every message in every line is more true now than ever before...a well-written, powerful poem, Sandra! Hugs, Rhonda Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/20/2015 2:45:00 PM Thank you so much, Rhonda, for your supportive comment. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/18/2015 8:00:00 PM It's so sad that even after thirty years, things have not changed and in fact are worse than ever.Great job for the contest. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/20/2015 2:49:00 PM Thank you for your positive comment, Andrea. I really appreciate it. Yes, I do believe things are worse now! Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 3/18/2015 7:29:00 PM Sandra, this poem is a PERFECT entry for John's contest and a perfect poem to help the masses realize what we are doing to ourselves. Excellent work my friend! You are a kindred spirit. 7 a fav! Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/20/2015 2:51:00 PM Hi Connie, thank you so much for your encouraging comment and support. I means a lot to me! Hugs, Sandra

Abdelwaheb Dhaou Date: 3/18/2015 12:48:00 PM A stupendous,insightful piece,indeed ! We humans persist in indulging in unscrupulous things and neglect imperative priorities ... Thanks heaps for wording these deeds dear Sandra Haigth ! Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/20/2015 2:53:00 PM Thank you so much for stopping by with your supportive comment, Abdelwahe. I appreciate it so much. Sandra