Endangered Poem by Kathryn BecknerOssman

Think of all of the things we’ve lost
Does anyone care at what cost?
Trees disappearing at a distressing rate
How will you justify it when you get to the gate?

Human indifference, so cavalier
Animal cruelty, so severe
The endangered being killed at an alarming rate
Who made us ‘God’ to choose their fate?

A selfish people we have come to be
Closing our eyes, refusing to see
That each of God’s creatures are here for a reason
Will one of your many sins be treason?

Against the defenseless, in your eyes beneath you
See the travesties; you’ll change your view
Killed for their ivory, fur or for sport
This continuing bloodshed we must thwart