In The Name Of Development Poem by Samanyan Lakshminarayanan

in the name of development
nature is being destroyed
to amass wealth and resources
the basic structure is being destroyed
what do we do with resources
when what we do endangers mankind
why do even small children have to protest?
to stop something which destroys nature
have we all lost our senses
a humble request to all the lords
who rule this world
respected sirs,
i only have this place to live
i only have this water to drink
i only have this land to cultivate
i am not like you
who can own a island somewhere
this is my home
this is where i dwell..please
LET ME BE