Our Mother Earth is Not a Campaign Slogan

Summary

The website content is a poetic call to action for environmental stewardship, emphasizing that the Earth is not a political tool but a home that requires care and respect from all humanity.

Abstract

The web content presents a free verse poem titled "Politics Aside," which conveys a powerful message about the need to protect and respect our planet, Earth. It describes the Earth as a resilient entity that provides for us, yet is often exploited for political and economic gain. The poem urges readers to look beyond their political affiliations and work together to heal the planet, highlighting the consequences of environmental neglect such as species extinction, polluted oceans, and a depleted atmosphere. The author, Christina Ward, a nature writer and poet from North Carolina, calls for unity in environmental efforts, suggesting that our collective actions are crucial for the Earth's well-being. The poem is accompanied by a captivating image of the Earth and links to related articles on environmental issues.

Opinions

The Earth is portrayed as a non-political entity that deserves care regardless of human political divisions.
Human actions, such as mining and excavating, are seen as harmful to the planet's health.
The poem suggests that the Earth's resilience should not be taken for granted, as its resources are not infinite.
It criticizes the use of violence and anger in political disputes over natural resources that belong to the Earth.
The author emphasizes the interconnectedness of all humans in the face of environmental challenges.
The poem implies that political agendas often hinder progress in environmental conservation.
It calls for a collective human effort to address environmental issues, such as species extinction and pollution.
The author advocates for a responsible and caring approach to living on Earth, treating it as a rent-free home that we must help heal.

Politics Aside

our planet rich in blue and green and turning on perfect axis

resisting our efforts to rule, to mine, to excavate all she has to give, and beyond what is healthy for her

she is resilient

but she is not politics she does not care which side of the stage you stand on or which color hat you wear

she only cares that you are a responsible and caring tenant on this space she rents to us for free

she gives until it hurts then rages in storm and upheaval to those of us who hear her to anyone who will listen

take off your hats put down your weapons of political destruction

and love her, our home our life. Respect her boundaries and help her to heal

put down the rhetoric put down the anger and senseless violence over resources that are hers to give — not ours to take

together our efforts are many for her, they are everything

for the walrus that plummets to death on an over-crowded shore… for the polar bear that starves… for the extinctions ticking off like the second hand of Earth’s clock… for the depleted soils and littered oceans… for skies that carry our filth to shade the sun…

together our efforts could be many political agendas aside — humanity, one.

Christina Ward is a nature writer and poet from North Carolina. Stay in touch!

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