Fresh Air
By Kate Blake
Nature shares her boundless beauty
Skies of many vivid hues
Mountains with splendorous views
Flowers and foliage to feast upon
Oceans and rivers to soothe our soul
Seasons that exhibit her innate power
Yet we miss so much as we rush by
Busy with our trivial matters
Oblivious to her constant companionship
Observe and get excited
For she is a limitless well of wonder
And if we fail to preserve her
We will all need to move to mars
To wander homeless amongst the stars
For she can give or take
So be wary not to forsake
Her very sacred bounty
She gives us air to breathe!
Without this air we will expire
She gives us unconditional life and love
No tricks or games or innuendo
So respect and preserve her
Or face the peril of our insidious rape
Of her bounty, for our own life sake!