Believing it’s what we need
Rather than what we want
Tricked into thought
With an unnecessary response.
Whilst the world burns down
The seas continue to rise
Ignorant people follow suit
Living out their foolish lies.
Deadlines must be met
But for who?
Or why?
Generations of rushed people
Never a break
Too busy to feel,
or cry.
With paper in control
And those idiots at the top
Business men respected
But depressed when they stop.
Meaningless existence
Chasing power and control
Materialistic freedom
Laughing at those on the dole.
.
It all seems so clear
For what the remedy may be
Take a good hard look at ourselves
And aim to be ego free.
See through your prejudice
Ignore the stigma attached
Recognise each individual
And your unrealistic expectations to match.
For all we are really doing
Is running around to compete
Whilst the planet is dying
Thinking ‘ah, but we have it pretty sweet’.
The simple life is the answer
Reducing our wants and needs
Spend less
Work less
And sew more positive seeds.
Because nothing matters when we’re gone
Or the generations to come.
Will they ever arrive?
After we’ve ruined all their fun?
We are killing off our species
With our ignorance and bliss
The planet will be thankful
Humans will not be missed.
.
But what if we change
And help each other see.
We have to do something,
for us humans to continue to be.
– Evie Pardoe
– Eilis Scally (Illustration)
