A Time for Action

I could shout out all the slogans
"Save the Trees!" "Go Green!"
I can speak the words so simply
But they won't mean anything

Not unless I do something
Stand up and make a change
It takes work to save the earth
From small pond to mountain range

Our planet gives and gives so much
Rarely does she complain
We take it all so greedily
And just ignore her pain

For supposedly intelligent beings
We're often just so dumb
Trashing, destroying this planet, our home
Ignoring the consequences to come

What kind of future will our youth see?
What will happen to our earth?
Will our greed leave us homeless and stranded?
Will we only then see more than worth?

When it's gone, it's gone for good
We can't bring back what's lost
Care for the earth today, everyday
Protect it at all cost