I stir at the break of day
Knowing from today I am one second closer
To the moment of oblivion.
My body and soul are being ripped from me.
The insatiable parasites
With one view to further their own ends
Haunt me for they know I will stop giving
Cease to provide as I do now
At some point soon to arrive.
From my depths they are sucking me dry
Taking from me what can never be given back.
It’s finite but they don’t see
What greed can bring about.
One day it will all end
There will be nothing
I will be nothing
Just a gasping shell
Unable to breath
Unable to live
Unable to provide.
So I cry at my expected demise.
I tried to warn them
Sent them signs.
But when ignorance is a default setting,
There is not much I can do
When they wont help themselves.
Written for: http://www.adashofsunny.com/prompt-nights-jour-de-la-terre-earth-day-12/
Morpethroad 
Well done — I have trouble watching nature shows because the sadness is so pervasive in what we have lost and are losing. Something we should all shed a tear over.
Yes it is very heart breaking I think. Future generations will wonder why we did what we did.
Especially since we know now that resources aren’t endless, actions have consequences. This was the generation that could have saved the earth — you’re so right — those who come after shall really wonder why!
Powerful write. You have captured the woeful plea of mother earth in your verse so very beautifully.. I was especially struck with the reference to “when ignorance is a default setting..” A lot of truth and wisdom here. Thank you so much for participating at Prompt Nights Michael 🙂
Always my pleasure Sanaa, great prompt to write to, enjoyed the challenge.
This is a very powerful poem, Michael. Greed is draining all of us dry. I feel your emotions!
Thanks Joy it is a problem we are all going to have to deal with……hope you are doing well today…
I am doing well and I hope you are too.
All good thanks.
But when ignorance is a default setting,
As someone already mentioned – this line – it rather explains far too much.
Thanks Pat, we seem to be surrounded by that fact especially by those in power.
no kidding.
Sad but true. That’s another phrase for ‘wilful ignorance’, right?
Sadly yes Rosemary, thanks so much for your comment.
Her cries are so loud and desperate that they are reaching every soul that’s listening. It’s a pity that so few actually open their ears and close their all sucking mouths.
Your last three lines speak a truth that should make us feel ashamed as a race.
Thank you Magaly, yes there is much to feel ashamed about and a lot we have to answer for.
Superbly written and so very true – particularly loved the image of the empty shell..
Thank you Jae, lovely you could stop by.
Tells a sad story of our world, but beautifully written, Michael.
The line that ignorance is a default setting…sad but true. Very well written to convey a message.
Thank you so much
You’re welcome, Michael. 🙂