Locked in her room, she’s busy writing poetry,
And the testament to her efforts
Are the pieces of crumpled paper on the floor.
Paper – that was once a life-giving tree
The house is busy with the wedding reception party.
The guests fill their plates with more than they can eat.
The rest is thrown in the garbage cans on the street.
Food – that in some houses is a scarcity.
It’s nighttime, and he’s brushing his pearly whites,
And as he does that while looking in the mirror,
The tap is running, and in the drain goes the water.
Water – for which some people trudge for miles.
It’s a hot summer, and the AC in the room is running.
But as she goes to the bedroom to lie down and sleep,
The AC and lights are left on, and they consume electricity.
Electricity – that in some homes is a luxury.
Waste not, want not!
Remember what you throw away
Are the very things for which others pray.
Instead, be grateful for these things that you’ve got!
Waste not, want not!
There is no alternative to Mother Earth.
As her children, we are all related.
So, use all things wisely, as these are all we’ve got!
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