It's true, I was idealistic when I was young
I saw everything in black and white
But now, everything's gray and complex
I fought for the seals and whales
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LeeAnn, the youth of today is fighting like to address some of the issues and causes that you had fought for. But they are doing it in more subtle ways. And some, not so subtle. And I pray every day for their success!
Beautiful, beautiful poem speaking out for the environment, justice, youth and peace! .. May this inspire each reader, each heart! .. Definite 5 Stars! ..+++++
a cry straight from a caring heart---if there were more hearts like yours, perhaps we could have saved our planet---what an odd thing that humanity has done---destroyed the only home we have in the universe
Your wonderful socially conscious poem highlights many areas of great concern, LeeAnn. As long as there are people who care deeply about this issue, as you do, there is hope.5 stars.
Wow! Wonderful! "Maybe, it is my generation‘s fault"! This sense of owning the responsibility for the ills of the world, is so great! When everybody tries hard to shirk it. Lovely poetry, dear poet. Top score
This is a subject that i am closely associated with.....Top marks for the poem dear. Stay blessed.
Many of the younger generation are helping to preserve the environment, specially i know of groups who truly dedicate themselves to this cause
LeeAnn, dear Poetess, you have through this poem pointed a crucial crisis facing this world.
A great concern for the conservation of the environment, flora, fauna and of course, man too.
A powerful and moving poem. The youth are the builders of tomorrow. We hope there will be a better world for them
Too true leeAnn, each gemeration comes with the promise of doing something good, and yet the greater powers and forces of industry and indifference of society ensure that there is not much change. But each little action can make things slightly better.
As long as we have breath in our body we must never stop campaigning on the environment and biodiversity simply for the next generation.
A fine and lofty verse, very powerfully and movingly penned with deep insight.