Denny Balish
When the Earth Stood Still
Updated: Jul 3, 2020
You sent to us one of
Your smallest beings
To remind us about
The sanctity of life
and our unretractable interconnectedness.
You have given us
Fever and crippled lungs
Like we have done to you
Through global warming,
Pollution and deforestation.
You have been crying out
For years and years
But we have not listened
So, you sent a tiny guardian
To wake us up.
May we drop our arrogance and greed.
May we realize the err of our way
And do whatever it takes
To repair the damage we have caused
And help you thrive once more.