I have been watching David Attenborough's new nature programme Mammals on BBC. The recurring theme of species being seriously depleted as a result of global warming and other human activity I found quite depressing. It had inspired me to write the poem below as a warning to our own species to behave ourselves and respect the planet.
Animal lovers
Known as a nation of animal lovers,
cats and dogs in homes by the
million,
but behaviours taught and learned uncovers,
tendencies for creature abandon.
Wood a nation of animal lovers,
create such havoc in habitats,
depleting species as planet abusers,
acting as proud animal aristocrats.
The naked ape needs to take care,
humans are not invulnerable
creatures,
of microscopic viruses we must be
aware,
lest they become our teachers.
Animal lovers responsibilities
maintain,
history we have created must
inform,
from future damage we must abstain,
and proactive corrections immediately
perform.
© David L Atkinson April 2024
God Help Us
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