Currents
Federal Way, WA
2015, Senior, Poetry & Spoken Word
We have learned, that, as the wind, A current of a different kind: Petroleum we use today Plastic bags and motor oil Dump our garbage where we please, The destination it desires We are mighty as the wind, The contents of the deepest crust. But though we think that we are strong We overuse, kill and abuse, We take the Earth In its pure state, The elements that it contains. |
But why do we destroy the Earth? The very place, which from our birthHas only helped us to survive. It’s kept us fed, warm, safe, alive. Why not learn from the wind To treat this earth respectfully Let’s take the Earth in its pure state Let’s use our hands for good, not bad. And what, you ask are you to do? The answer lies in daily choice So ask yourself internally Are you happy with the way Are the things you do and say Look at how your currents move. |
Reflection
Reflection
My poem, which is titled “Currents,” is a literary piece that emphasizes the importance of individual choice and accountability as a way to encourage sustainability and conservation of the Earth. I wrote the poem to make the reader consider their own actions and the consequences of those actions. Using the metaphor of the wind, I expressed how we as humans have a profound impact on the planet and its purity. I tried to stress the impact of pollution by talking about plastic corrupting the ocean. I invited the reader to make a personal internal reflection about how their choices impact Earth. Overall, I want my poem to have an impact on someone’s actions that will benefit the planet that we live on. If I can aid one person in making more responsible decisions, I will have succeeded.