While the Human Race Slept (Poem)
An Environmental Poem, but NOT My Earth Day 2010 Submission
The air we breathe was diminishing
there's not much clean air left
The Earth was slowly dying
while the human race slept
there's not much clean air left
The Earth was slowly dying
while the human race slept
Our water supply was decreasing
there's not much drinking water left
The Earth was slowly dying
while the human race slept
Our fertile land was deserting
us, there's not much of it left
The Earth was slowly dying
while the human race slept
Now we're trying to stop polluting
so many things to do left
The Earth was slowly dying
while the human race slept
[Poetry Notebook: May 27, 1991]
Was entered into a poetry contest at some point in time since it's origin, but do not remember which one.
Published by Allana Calhoun
I'm a working mother who has been writing poetry and short stories since I was a child. I also do crafts and create handmade jewelry. View profile
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14 Comments
Post a CommentGood truthful poem. Laura Everly
Another excellent one.
Great poem. Sometimes when I read a poem, I can see a novel in short form - so it is here.
Glad you shared this. Well done.
Wow. This is powerful. Thanks for sharing :)
Powerful and great poem!
I really like this!!! Great work!!
Very nice. The repetitions help to drive the idea home.
"the earth was slowly dying when human race slept"...loved those lines... gr8 post!
Nice! I'm always amazed at those that think environmental awareness is some sort of new fad. ;)