What happened here?
when did this planet lose its cheer
how did it fall to ash and dust
left so long metals turn all to rust?
when did the air become thick as poison
stinging our lungs and having our bodies give up
why did we let it go so far
strangled by our greed and discard for the stars?
when did we stop looking to protect this place
in hopes of living in our lazy ways
continuing to allow our planet to crumble
and allow small children's stomachs to rumble?
so those so lucky to be at the top
don't have to give up their spot
are they hiding away while the others struggle
to sit in their hot tubs lagging in bubbles?
so have the planet's lights go out
for we have all died from fire and drought
so we could live in our stubborn ways
and live in comfort for one more day?
