The earth was polluted and the future looked bleak;
The humans yet trotted, with an unwavering streak.
Governments and leaders searched for answers in vain;
To get the earth back on to its righteous lane.
The lock down opened up to an unproven trail;
For nature to seize and chaperon on its rail.
The earth was momentarily rid of its pollutant wrath;
But questions endured of its viable path.
Viable or not, the lock down demands a retrospect;
For this is our chance to mend and protect.
The Earth is a privilege and not a birthright;
And it’s our duty to respect and nurture it right.
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~Narendra V Joshi