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A Simple Step Towards Sustainability

By Quincy.VPublished about a year ago 1 min read
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As the clock strikes eight on a Saturday night,

We take a step closer to protecting our planet's light.

It starts with a switch, a simple action to take,

Turning off our lights for an hour, for our Earth's sake.

Darkness descends, and we feel the power,

Of millions of people joining together in this hour.

To save energy, to reduce our carbon footprint,

To show our love for Earth, it's the perfect stint.

The stars above twinkle, and the moon shines bright,

As we embrace the calmness, away from artificial light.

We take a breath, and let nature's beauty inspire,

As we pledge to do more, and not just for an hour.

The planet needs us, it's time to take charge,

To protect its resources, and make a lasting mark.

For every small action can create a ripple effect,

That can lead to a world, with better prospects.

So let's make Earth Hour, a starting point for change,

To reduce our consumption, and take a sustainable range.

For we are the guardians, of this planet we call home,

And it's time to step up, before it's too late to roam.

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Thank you for taking the time to read this poem. I hope it has inspired you to take action in protecting our planet, even in small ways. Together, we can make a difference.

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Quincy.V

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  • Kristen Balyeatabout a year ago

    Another amazing poem highlighting an important topic! Great work!

  • Ravishankar V Kabout a year ago

    Your poem beautifully captures the essence and importance of Earth Hour. It's a wonderful reminder that by taking small actions, we can make a big impact on our planet. The imagery you use, such as the stars and moon shining bright and the calmness of being away from artificial light, really drives home the message of appreciating nature and protecting it for future generations. The final lines of the poem, "For we are the guardians, of this planet we call home, And it's time to step up, before it's too late to roam," are particularly impactful and powerful, calling upon all of us to take responsibility for our actions and make changes that benefit the environment. Thank you for sharing this inspiring and thought-provoking poem.

  • Stephen Kramer Avitabileabout a year ago

    Incredible poem, and the concept of this is very important. That is definitely something we should do more often. It's quite inspiring!

  • Donna Fox (HKB)about a year ago

    This was beautiful! I love that you are so passionate about doing good for the sake of others! Your poems like these, about earth and nature always strike an extra cord with me! Simply breath taking and inspiring! 💞

  • Mohammed Darasiabout a year ago

    Great poem once again! It truly baffles me how much inspiration you can get from things around you 😊.. you're making me want to look more closely to my surroundings!

  • Rasheek Rasoolabout a year ago

    Great

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