Earth Poem by Rizwana Sultana

I give home to creatures,
One and all,
And also to birds,
Whether big or small.

I hold all the things,
Living as well as non-living,
Trees, knolls and hillocks,
Forests, rocks and buildings.

I provide you food and vegetation,
Life, survival and inhabitation,
You get from me food and shelter,
And to quench your thirst, water.

On me, you happily dwell,
And live on me and enjoy,
But at the same time,
You pollute me and destroy.

O mankind! You are causing harm,
To your own self and generation
By polluting and damaging me,
And by performing deforestation.

Still I support everyone's life,
Just like your true friend,
And continue to provide nourishment,
On me you totally depend.