by Ethel Mortenson Davis
“Who were these people?”
“They were people
who overpopulated their planet,
depleting all its natural elements.”
“They were at continuous war
with each other,
never satisfied with their treaties.”
“Eventually they lost their atmosphere.”
“Then nothing stayed on the planet.
Everything blew off.”
“Yes, in just a few thousand years
their life and their planet died.”
“They called themselves Earth, I think.
Earth.”
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Reblogged this on Becoming is Superior to Being and commented:
We know how to avoid the death, but will we? kenne
Thank you for passing this on. For our Great, Great Grandchildren I hope we will. Ethel
Ethel, I have the same fear for the future, and wonder if Earth will be like Mars someday. What a senseless people, mankind.
Our political mess deepens. Ethel
Yes, every day another step backwards. I can’t watch much news anymore.
Reblogged this on Eremophila's Musings and commented:
Starkly true.
Thanks for reblogging this. Love Ethel
Telling it as it is. Thank you Ethel.
Dismally accurate I fear.
Good to hear from you. Sending Love. Ethel
Gratefully received, Ethel. I hope it finds you all healthy and happy.