- Alberta Tar Sands
am I an idiot to care?
I’m told to save water on showers
on the garden, on flowers
to spend money on a low-flush tank
to wash the dishes by hand
while the city’s sprinklers go like rain
washing the pavement … all down the drain
those who use less will have to pay for
those who use more!
am I an idiot to care?
I’m told to save power, to wear more
to save heat, insulate roof and wall
I should buy a low-energy fridge
seal windows, doors … make the switch!
while the city and hydro complain
the streetlights keep burning into the day
our power gets sold to California
who does not pay …
am I an idiot to care?
I’m told to save gas, get a hybrid car
Walk to work, ride a bike … it isn’t far
plant trees and shrubs to slow the global warming …
instead of tar!
while the city clings to their decisions
wants four-lane roads and subdivisions
land cleared, paved fast, trees gone
big roofs burning into the sun!
am I an idiot to care?
I am told to be earthquate prepared, to store
get food and water, their kit, and more!
It’s a “when” we’re told and not an “if”
the earthquake hits!
While the city wants to change building codes
to promote business, which means more loads …
three levels … of rubble to fall
and bury us all!
am I an idiot to care?
imagine all the money could prevent, restore and do
for our future, air and water, nature, our children, me and you …
to destroy it all for temporary gain
if you ask me: is insane!
a grandmother
Wow! That’s beautiful! And very, very true!
i think we are all idiots, but i don’t care i still care.
Love the poem. I wish more people did care. It saddens and appalls me the ignorance among us. But “I don’t care if it brings controversy…..I still care too!”
Thank you for the poem!
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