Declaration

We can curse the Earth for drought and flood

She brings, for wind and fire, for all quaking

And rumbling beneath our feet. Some may ad-
Monish her for the sweeping gigantic waves

Inundating shore and capsizing vessels out to sea,

Rebuke the electrifying and frying bolts she throws

So liberally. We express sadness and distress at the

Destructive powers she levels naturally. But to what

End, holding malice or grudge? For she freely

Provides nourishment and life for you and me.

Now on the other hand, mankind is a far different

Creature indeed. The harm and destruction for 

Which he alone is to blame is a reprehensible and

Woeful refrain. True crimes against nature and

Mankind are wretched acts for which to attach

And profess, rage and blame. For all which is de-

Testable and reprehensible, shall this emphatic

Damnation be righteously laid—for ill-will and

Evil perpetuated with malice of forethought, for

The wars, the death and destruction, for greed,

Malicious and inconsiderate deed which are spread,

A wretched curse across the face of Earth—Shame!

Shame! History shall proclaim, mankind is your name.

Chris Hanch 6-9-17