Hell to Pay

Think of it this way, my friends,

the Earth speaks each day and with

every turn. And after seeing many

billions of those, She knows what

She knows. And science and com-

mon sense tell us that She does.

Not happy with the way She is being

treated, ecologically She is saying. In

subtle and profound increments we

the human species are being held re-

sponsible for our mistakes. We are

the neglectful tenants of our own

destructive destiny. The rent is overdue,

and interest on the unpaid balance is

compounded day after day. What

Mother Earth has to say is that you

are hereby put on notice, charges have

been filed—Extinction or eviction,

of course, may be the only way. See

you in court. And now here we are

alone on the only home we know.

Chris Hanch 1-21-19