If earth’s tomorrow exists without trees
And war promises that it will not cease,
Do you think that the stars will be favored?
Do you think this planet can be savored?
If our today begs our yesterday
To let not its decisions go astray,
What more can tomorrow ask in our time?
Do you think their request can make us chime?
If you are not alarmed of what is next
Think this time before you find yourself vexed!
Do not just give your love to the present
Think ahead, before in pain you lament.
Never hinder the new sun from rising.
Never forbid a candle from glowing.
Live, decide, eat, and drink with coherence.
With simple things let’s make a difference.
My friend, don’t wait until we eat the dust.
Minimizing destruction is a must!
Copyright © 2009 by Obed Dela Cruz
(October 26,2009; Marikina City)
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Hi Obed, this is very nice, each word has their own meaning, I think, this is the best from yours I've ever read, the best part is about tomorrow. Great... Keep writing
'With simple things lets make a difference.' I pray it is enough... Very nicely written Obed!
What a positive thinking to face tomorrow come what may.
your passion for our beloved earth shines through in this verse....great write!
Nice and very needed theme to be penned, is very well penned, by your pen.
well penned! May Today be better than Yesterday May Tomorrow be better than Today ThanksForSharing/
Well written thoughts and concern about the earth...a good poem....10
Hi Obed - This is a great poem with really good structure - four quatrains and a denoument double. Consistent rhyme pattern a a b b etc. It need a little attention to metre (number of syllables in a line) . The context is excellent it merits a TEN. V 1 Planet earth has problems - trees decreasing - wars increasing - HELP. V 2 Do we learn from yesterdays mistakes - NO. V 3 I have eight Grandchildren Obed - who will still be around in 2060 - so I do think ahead - AWESOME. V 4 Power of Positive Thinking - think about it you know it makes sense. V 5 Conservation - Conservation - Conservation. Thanks OBED - if all Teenagers thought like this the whole world would be a much better place. Yours in Poetry - JOHN.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Hi Obed; you are becoming quite the poet. This is constructed quite nicely..(smile)