{ Why Switch Off Lights? } Poem by Manohar Bhatia

[Why Switch Off Lights? ]

[Why switch off lights today?
because greed for 'power' is growing
to cater to man's insatiable thirst
for progress in building new apartments
but succeeding in only in creating unbalanced society
where poor, downtrodden, suffer to eat food
left by novae rich, Celebes, others
Remember, its an Earth Hour to-day!

Why switch off lights to-day?
So that all gambling dens close
that may lead to rape, murder, extortion,
where the honest get caught
in cross-fire between 'A'& 'B' company
to be accidentally bumped off in this encounter
for their kith & kin to mourns their deaths
Remember, its an Earth Hour to-day!

Why switch off lights to-day?
so that drinking bars have a dry day
alerting regular drinkers to face a test
and compulsive drinkers a forced rest
Also, lady tipplers a moment to ponder
to set their houses & children in order
and release them from this deadly habit
Remember, its an Earth Hour to-day!

Why switch off lights to-day?
so that we save enough power
for the have nots to see a ray of light
in their dwellings not seen for decades
and make them to feel humans too
to seek their trust, blessings, smiles,
which they have never experienced before.
Remember, its an Earth Hour to-day!

Why switch off lights to-day?
so that peace prevails in one hour
for everyone to enjoy some unforgetful moments
of hearing birds humming in the trees,
honey-bees merrily buzzing amongst flowers,
the pleasant sound of cool wind whistling,
allowing tiny waves splash delicately on beach front,
Remember, its an Earth Hour to-day! ]

- The End-