Greta

the most daring person in that room was Greta,
i’m certain that it’s known;
the way she plead her case that day
is how we must our own;
and Artemisa, too, reminds all
the forests are ablaze,
that every continent with trees
must fight off greed, always;
and Mari also represents
the wellness of our earth,
for Nature is not just the trees
but all who tread her girth;
and Tekanang, of Tuvalu,
if only he could choose,
would ensure the safety of his home
which to oceans he might lose.

it’s sad to see the youth incensed,
to see them all outcry;
it’s shameful seeing the old smile
and, through their grimace, lie.