Our Future

as humans

 

Mammals

 

For centuries of the past

there is one thing that is sure

Human mammals have survived

by helping our species endure

 

All the living species

able to accomodate life's deviations

Lived in a favorable environment

dependent on social relations

 

Social insects were among the first

now more than 600 species strong

Will likely still be on this planet

centuries after we all are gone

 

Their numbers continue to grow

without mammals superior minds

While mammals destroy each other

that is what our history finds

 

Other planets may have a blend

of intelligence and how to survive

To deal with the ups and downs

in their effort to stay alive

 

The question of what we can do

gets more urgent every day

To give humans more time

and somehow extend our stay

 

Suggestions are heard everywhere

about what we need to do

The need is to embrace more care

nothing could be more true

 

Our own time here is very short

so enjoy the life we have had

Fill every day with more caring

doing anything else would be very sad

 

 

12/11/09

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A excellent poem. I like the story and your ending. Thank you for sharing.
Coyote