I Wish We Deserved It
I wish I could bottle the scent
Of lavender and sweet honeysuckle
Pervading the late evening air.
I wish I could capture an image
Of green trees, and a beautiful blue sea
Rushing over sand and pebbles on the shore.
I wish I could record the trilling song
Of every bird high up in the trees and sky,
In every country of the world.
I wish I could encapsulate the flavour
Of tangy citrus fruits and spices from afar.
The taste of sweet and sour now a mere memory.
All that’s left is touch, and that is through gloves
As I gather soil samples, searching for any sign of life
In this barren wilderness of a planet.
I check my oxygen levels and filter gauge.
There are so many toxic, lethal poisons in the air.
Did we ever really deserve the glory that was Earth?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThis great poem brought tears to my eyes, Carrie. I totally share your sentiments in the first “I wish” verses. I have often wished I could bottle springtime fragrances, hold certain sights and sounds forever. I’m afraid that the answer to your final question is no. If it were yes, we wouldn’t be losing these glories. We would protect our home like we protect our precious children. I weep for all of… Read more »
Thank you, Julie. This is my first attempt at a non-rhyming poem and it just came from the heart. I really don’t think we deserve it either. We’re losing so many species, causing so much damage to the planet. It has to stop somewhere. I really wish it would!
Congratulations on your very successful attempt at non-rhyming poetry! I look forward to many more.
Hopefully in a few years we can write about how we humans finally stood strong and reclaimed the beauty and wonder of this world. I know there are many recent innovations and strides that offer help, and many many people dedicating their lives to solutions.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleOh, Carrie you have written a moving dystopian poem! Your last sentence carries so much weight!
Thank you, Margarida. There are so many things I could wish for our beautiful planet that I had to write something down. I was a bit worried about sharing though because I haven’t attempted a non-rhyming poem before
I’m so glad you did share, Carrie! It’s a lovely poem.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWhat a thoughtful read, Carrie. Your poem carried me away and brought tears to my eyes. “I wish” verses in the start is very effective that drives the reader emotion. Well done for writing a very moving poem.
Thank you, Lotchie. I think that simple wishes are the best ways to make you think. It made me think as I was writing it.
The ending question…yes, we deserved it or we wouldn’t have had it…we are so negligent and irresponsible in ways we can’t imagine until the damage is done. What a insightful message you have sent to us all.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks for your comment. Yes we may have deserved it once, but I often wonder if we still do