Should Be Ashamed (poem) by Ronald W. Hull on AuthorsDen

Should Be Ashamed
by Ronald W. Hull → (All Poetry by Ronald W. Hull)
Friday, March 12, 2021 Rated "G" by the Author.

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Are we doing the right thing by growing our population while it is destroying our earth, our nest?

Cover from My Last Novel, The Last Wanderer When We Can No Longer Sustain Our Support Systems Should Be Ashamed You brag about your legacy, how fine your children are. Come down from Adam and Eve, willed everyone to believe. Go forth and populate the world, with all creatures in your dominion. Care not for their welfare's opinion, care not for them or their minion. Take a good look at your life, when you complain about others in strife, that they are lazy and on the dole, what do you know of their life goal? It's easy to blame others for our situation. When it could be us that needs examination. If we are the greatest people on the earth, why do we insist on pristine, multiple birth? Are we great by our conspicuous consumption? Are we responsible for what we have hoarded? Do we leave our land the way we found it? Or do we claim it with borders jealously guarded? We are so successful we have claimed the earth, deeded hours from our immaculate birth, we have wasted and squandered our portion, as though there is no end to our selfish mirth. In 1968, Paul Ehrlich raised the population alarm, but few paid attention and just carried on. Crisis crossroads are ahead, but we are not ready, we keep postponing, driving our Chevy to the levee. Don't leave it to your children to solve our worth, is only your legacy, those to whom you've given birth? All things great and small need to be saved. There is no time like now to stop being depraved. Do the right thing now before it's too late. Copyright 2021 © Ronald W. Hull 3/11/21 You can read and print this poem at my website here.
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Reviewed by Corrine Ardoin

Reviewed on May 18, 2021

People gotta wake up! The status quo doesn't work anymore. Nice poem. Yes, we are the biggest consumers! Thanks for keeping us aware!

Reviewed by Rebecca McKeehan

Reviewed on March 23, 2021

Necessary questions, wise words.

Rebecca

Reviewed by R. Burrow

Reviewed on March 22, 2021

Great poem, great questions. I like these sentiments, and well put. Thanks for this, Ron.

Reviewed by Patricia Hilliard

Reviewed on March 21, 2021

This is a poem that raises a lot of questions. I think the younger generation is aware that the old "American lifestyle" is not sustainable and not even desirable! Still, many people want to do the "right thing" but don't know what it is or where to start. Personal solutions may not be big enough and governments are tied to big industry that fears a loss of profit more than it fears total environmental collapse. Lots of groups are forming that we all need to join to push for a better society.

Reviewed by E Phillips

Reviewed on March 19, 2021

I find myself returning to Ron's Place
because your topic is so special--not in a nice way
but with the fierce urgency of now. We are approaching
the limit of sustainability. It's time to look around
and learn there is also a time to keep it zipped.
Nice job, Ron.

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on March 16, 2021

This is dynomite, Ron, and I'm glad I'm back to read you! You always hit that nail right on the head with your word hammer!! I can't wait to read more of you. 'Can't get enough!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Michael Jones

This poem is very impressive Ronald, keep up the great work!

Reviewed by Eva Pasco

Reviewed on March 14, 2021

Natural cataclysms, war, and mass spreaders decimate the world population.

Reviewed by John Herlihy

Reviewed on March 13, 2021

You raise some awkward questions in this poem, Ron, that definitely need exploring. Food for thought indeed.

Reviewed by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D.

Ron,

Thought provoking poem.

Most politicians manipulate, distract and divide us by tapping into our emotions (guilt, shame, pride, fear, ...) while acting in their own interest.

Anger and blame is usually a red flag for me.

As individuals, we need to lead by example.

Shervin

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on March 12, 2021

True words that apply so well to today's world of borderline mass hysteria and mania.

Fee

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

The conundrum for this reader, asks the question: I could interpret this as God and his or hers, or whatever one wishes to identify this fairytale, the idea of we, the minions, being totally responsible for our errors and victories begs the question: who or what is someone's reality, and what is someone's illusion. And, of course, where does the responsibility lie? For me, it is all on me. Interesting challenge. Thanks for posting

Reviewed by Lark Pogue

You said it, my friend. Wish everyone in the world could read this.
L