ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
-
Sagar Mal Gupta (India)
I am a vibrant tree,
My waist adorned
with a canopy of green,
Dozens of birds and
playful squirrels,
Reside in my
beautiful branches.
But my home was
threatened,
By the onslaught of
vehicles,
Spewing poisonous
gases,
.Harming my
existence.
I sought a safer
place,
Conducive to my
well-being.
But the chain saw’s
roar,
Filled me with
dread.
A kind soul found
me,
Offered shelter near
his home,
In the company of an
AC.
Yet soon its hot
breath,
Singed my leaves.
,Stifled my breath,
Forced me to flee
again.
In search of
solitude,
I ran only to
encounter a crowd.
They pledged to care
for me,
Promised to plant
countless trees,
On this World
Environment day,
To make the world
eco-friendly,
And
free from pollution.
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