Child-poet Harnoor Kaur Grewal is amazed and inspired by the beauty of nature, the flora and fauna that surrounds human society and its interplay with the various seasons enriching human life. World Sikh News presents this second poem of the young writer whose beautiful play of words is a treat to read.

THIS POEM AWAKENS US TO ALL TO THE PITIFUL PLIGHT OF MOTHER NATURE as it gasps for life threatened by human selfishness and irresponsibility. Since time immemorial, nature has withstood challenges and onslaughts.

Humankind is now confronted with insatiable human greed. The plastic in the oceans is killing sea life. The use of plastic in homes is choking cities. We are oblivious to the impact of our unnatural practices on our own selves and the people and societies around us.  Still, there is hope.  The awareness created by Swedish child environmentalist Greta Thunberg, the Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate will force countries to adopt nature-friendly policies. I am sure that nature will bounce back and present its compassionate best in the years to come.

Nature tames the aggressive and wild
Be respectful, and concerned dear child
It heals us even when we load it with trash
Changes are worthwhile and not brash
Nature nurtures with a mindful tact
Provides solutions easy and intact
Don’t mess with nature – The elixir of life
Respect, preserve, save it from strife
Be scared of her fury; her anger is blind
Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Cyclones – all unkind
Be kind to your pets and the strays
Your treatment tells your compassionate ways
A treasure we inherited over millions of years
Pledge to protect from inhumanity; save it from tears.