Gone
Humanity has come far, accomplishments are great.
Cities and societies, no par, yet we’ve lost control of fate.
One ingredient we’re short, certain full measure need,
If our ending history report isn’t dark story indeed!
Family planning element is of most import.
Ubiquitous intent must be continuous resort.
Here is the reason why: rhinos, and grizzly bear,
Lions, tigers and bison cry, are nearly nowhere.
These and lots more, will find solace in extinction,
For man, at prolific core, is of unique distinction.
Being accomplished due to expanded brain,
Against fauna brandished again and again,
Human numbers grow - fewer deaths than births
Need for tomorrow –– twelve more earths.
Sixth Extinction* we own - anthropogenic threat -
Imbalances sown allow pathogens to set.
Vermin increase as predators fall away,
Disease without cease –– human growth payday.
In realistic terms, right-track, wrong track,
Real threat –– germs –– from family planning lack.
* Google search is interesting
R Leland Waldrip
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