I wonder

I wonder sometimes when I wander

Wander through the concrete-clad world we inhabit

I wonder if the plants, trees and wildlife appreciate

How far man has come in its attempts to conquer the planet

The planet that they have as much claim to as we do

I wonder as I wander

Wander through the country lanes, parks and parts where

Nature still holds its ground, where trees fight off

Fight off the onslaught of man's need to pave everything

Man's need to make everything...right

I wonder if the trees murmur among themselves, like Ents

Questioning the sensibilities of mankind

The apparant higher species

I wonder as I wander

Wander past hills, flora and fauna that have claimed the land for aeons before us

I wonder what they would say if they could voice their opinion

Make their thoughts, feelings known and air their grievances

I wonder how it would impact the world

Perhaps we would all learn to be more mindful and respectful of the fellow inhabitants of this planet

But then

I remember

As I wander and wonder

That too often, mankind does not learn.

Mankind is no more mindful and respectful of its own kind, overall, let alone, the other inhabitants that call this planet home.

Mankind butchers and subjucates those who can vocalise their pain, suffering and differing opinions.

Why would the words of mountains, seas, trees, sand dunes and the many animals and creatures that have outlived humans for centuries be any different?

Why would it make any difference?

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Author's Notes: This is what happens when I wonder and wander.

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