Yet that's exactly what we do when we trash the environment, destroy life through senseless wars and strive for what some perceive is a good modern life.
I suspect the earth is stronger than what we can do to it however. So although the dispassionate globe could one day shake off humanity like a bad rash, Earth will continue to shine its diminutive light in the vast and mysterious universe:
Earth gathers spring rain
A girl scoops up a puddle
With her umbrella
Rain sprinkles the sea
A boy pulls down wind-blown gulls
With his net of crumbs
Sea tosses unmoved
Earth turns like a bird circling
With or without them
Visit UNDER MY UMBRELLA AND BEYOND and POSTCARDS FROM PENELOPE PUDDLE for West Coast scenes in British Columbia.
Postscript 2019: Because the state of our planet is the most pressing issue of our time, link up and learn about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report.
Thanks, Penelope. The words "shake of humanity like a bad rash" were especially powerful, and as you said in the haiku, with or without us, the world will most likely continue to turn. I guess I'm hoping the antidote to that rash will be education and greater awareness, so your timely and beautifully written post carries great significance.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Black Jack's Carol...her statement is true. The earth will survive - mankind may bring harm to itself by not caring for our Mother Earth - bu She will 'shake of humanity like a bad rash'. It is good that there are many folks who are sensitive and aware. Thanks for your post and for visiting my blog. See you again soon! Michelle
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