A Child Is Dying Poem by Eric Cockrell

A Child Is Dying

Rating: 4.8


for every tree you cut down,
a child is dying.
for every barrel of oil that
you drill and spill,
a child is dying.
for every coal mine you
rape the earth with,
a child is dying.
for all the nuclear waste
you cannot dispose of,
a child is dying.

for every country you bomb,
a child is dying.
for every chemical you spray
on your vegetables,
a child is dying.

for every river you dam & drain,
a child is dying.
for every oil field you own,
a child is dying.

for every animal you drive
to the brink of extinction,
a child is dying.
for every smokestack, every sweatshop,
and every synthetic thought,
a child is dying.

for every tree you cut down....

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Ace Of Black Hearts 18 June 2011

For every luxury you hold dear, nature and a child are both dying. Thanks for the poem man.

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Naida Nepascua Supnet 18 June 2011

wow, what can i say, very well said nice everyone must have a chance to read this they must be awakened

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Great poem! and very well said :) it's like the saying: the actions of a few, affect the many. Keep writing and spreading the truth, Curly M.

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Declan O Reilly 13 September 2011

You really shoot from the hit and speak from the heart. Being a poet above all is about being true to oneself, to speak of things others whisper about behind closed doors. The more of your poetry I read, the more I grow in admiration. You're our conscience.

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Jinal Oswal 16 September 2011

So true, every direct action affects you directly or indirectly. Keep writing, you are amazing.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 06 December 2021

Excellent poem and so touching.5 Stars full for this lovely poem. I am very happy for you that you are chosen by PoemHunter and Team as The Poet Of The Day! CONGRATULATIONS, SIR!

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Kiran Pillai 26 May 2018

very beautiful and powerful message.

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alan brown 07 April 2018

we are slowly destroying our delicate world. when will we finery learn. enjoyed your poem Alan

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Saji G Praleyagiri 17 October 2017

Dear Eric a fantastic poem & we have more or less similar concept about nature as i depict in my poem' Beings' Silent Request' U may read Thank U for sharing the poem

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Pietro 6 16 January 2016

Straight to heart Mr Eric. Poetry and music rhey bring strong messages

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