The Next Species Poem by Jim Yerman

Oh my God! We're on the brink of war…what are we to do?
Have you ever watched a hummingbird sip the morning dew?

People killing one another…hate is everywhere!
Have you ever watched the sun rise in the cool, crisp mountain air?

These people are afraid of those people…they want build a wall!
Have you ever stopped and marveled…at the colors of the fall?

Countries do not talk anymore…all they want to do is fight!
Have you ever noticed how the ocean shimmers…and sparkles in the night?

Earth was existing long before us…and this fact is perfectly clear…
When we humans have destroyed ourselves…Earth will still be here.

I hope the next species who inhabit Earth…the next ones who populate her shores
Will find it in their hearts and souls to try a little more…

To live in peace and harmony and somehow find a way
To relish in the beauty…she offers every day.