Pretend it doesn't happen

look away

you can't afford to yell or

have your say

they have the law behind them

and the right

and where can we find nerve to

stand and fight?

It's easy to look elsewhere

turn your head

afraid to ask the questions

arms outspread

to ask the reasons why they

want it all

we hear the forest cry and

watch it fall.

Be strong. Raise up your hand and

join the crowd

send out your voice of protest

shout it loud

we must preserve the ground on

which we tread

one day you may remember

what I've said.

More of my Environment Poems HERE