My Purpose

All my life I have lived in solitude, Either shielded from the world in shame, Or publicly displayed But only ever acknowledged when I’m to be used. My sole purpose on this dirtied earth Is the bring back the worth Of the seas and the birds, But my time on this planet Has taught me the fact that People only care If it’s them that in affects, in fact, I’m meant to be used, It’s my purpose, my worth, Yet the greed of humans Overrides their need to hurt me. It only affects me. Either I or our home, Its one or the other, Either me or the globe. If you had to pick one, Please use me for your waste. The state of our planet Is a well disguised disgrace. So please. Use me, abuse me, do what you must, I look upon this world in disgust At the actions of humanity. If you must be selfish, Make sure it only affects us. Do not let the future generations suffer Due to your mistaken trust in the efforts of others. I may only be a bin, But my purpose is much purer. So don’t throw away your chance At a better and brighter future.