Too Late

TOO LATE? The temperature’s rising day-by-day; We pump too much carbon into the air. It belches from chimney stacks dark and grey, Exhaust fumes from travelling here and there. Herds of cattle emitting foul gasses, Thinning the ozone to let in more heat. All bred solely for feeding the masses; The scientists warm us to eat less meat. Billions of tons of plastic each day, Thrown into landfill or into the sea. Non-biodegradable, it will stay Polluting the planet for you and me. Our chance of survival might be better If our leaders just listen to Greta. 7th July 2021 Contemporary Sonnet Poetry contest Sponsor - Charlotte Puddifoot