Empowered. Emboldened. Embers floating down into a heap
Strength causing steam. Holes leaving traces, hollow.
I wish I could sleep. So I flip the switch.
Beauty. Bountiful. Bright and only in a good way.
Green, gleaming with drops of rain and great waves, even when you’re not looking.
I may float around the topic but I have so much to say. Break it down.
Because thats what’s happening.
It’s Earth month, people, and words are not enough. It’s Earth month, people, and words can be forgot.
“I’m going to make a conscious effort” “I’m going to listen and not look away” “I’m going to walk the talk” or whatever they say.
So do it. Just, do it. Even if you don’t feel empowered, emboldened. The strength from your scream.
Don’t go back to sleep. Because it’s Earth month people and I don’t know what to say. It’s Earth month people and words affect this game we play.
This was my first poem in months, maybe even a year. I don’t know if it’s good enough for such a big thing but I wanted to try so this is me trying. I’m in the mood to think that words are just words and thats probably not a good way to think as a writer but there’s something I can do to make that better. I can try in other ways, so I do. I save water and electricity. I reuse whenever possible and I eat less meat, I don’t even know if that makes a difference yet I still do. I, I, I. Words are annoying me today 😂 but deep down I know that they can be powerful.
I missed earth day but there was no excuse for me not to do something for earth month once I realised when it was!
Me the other day: I don’t write poetry anymore. Also me: 🤣. I really wanted to write a poem for earth month and I guess I can breathe a sigh of relief now I’ve got it out of my system but the real topic is still wedged in there. The meaning behind it all. Earth is beautiful and it’s everyone’s home. Something we all have in common (or at least I hope so 👽). I love nature yet I can’t help but notice that people litter on the road outside of my home. It triggers something deep within. I get visions of animals just trying to live their lives, choking. This may not be where you live but it should be your problem too is what I wish I could say to these people. If we knew how some people thought we would be in trouble ourselves and yet I hope this post sparks something within someone to make better decisions. Because there always is one.
There is no plant B, no matter how much people wish to inhabit elsewhere one day. Global warming is a real thing. Choices we make effect that, even if we are just one person. Together we are more and when words aren’t enough, action is what must take place or else there won’t be a planet A anymore. This isn’t an ad but please visit Earthday.org for 50 ways to help the planet every day and be the change you wish to see in the world 🌏.
Right! I’ve gotta go! This was a wacky kinda post but maybe I’m a wacky kinda person! 🤣 I’ll see you again next Saturday (maybe even sooner over on my YouTube channel! 👀) but until then I hope you have a mindful week with plenty of joyful moments. Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my rambles. Take care, stay safe and buh-bye! 😉✨️
Elsie LMC 