Don't Pollute the Air, Please!
We have one planet to live on, and our body needs fresh air
I took my kids on a neighborhood
Christmas lights–watching walk.
It was festive and free
good and fun, sure.
But,
the air quality was not nice.
No, not smoggy like
poor Delhi,
capital of homeland India,
yet it was bad.
I smelled sandalwood fresheners.
It does not matter how fragrant,
a chemical scent is
for the ancient immune system
that protects us, a threat.
These are irritants which inflame.
Inflammation, when unnecessary,
is root of all health issues.
I am a researcher and I am aware,
so, I feel angry.
My body and your body
are made to thrive in fresh air—
78% nitrogen and 20% oxygen,
no chemical, man-made scents.
I can stay away from
preservatives and cosmetics.
But can I stay away
from these chemical scents?
My poor little kids, with life ahead,
are inhaling that poison too,
so please beware.
We have one planet,
we share the same air,
your mistake is my problem too,
your ignorance is making me sick too.
Please understand this issue,
it is criminal to poison fresh air.
I will keep raising awareness,
for it's risk to all of us.
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Seema Patel
Hi, I am Seema. I have been writing on the internet for 15 years. I have contributed to PubMed, Blogger, Medium, LinkedIn, Substack, and Amazon KDP.
I write about nature, health, parenting, creativity, gardening, and psychology.
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Comments (3)
The blend of personal experience, science and concern for your kids makes this message incredibly powerful.
This is quite the PSA announcement. Good job.
"My poor little kids, with life ahead, are inhaling that poison too," This is one of the reasons that I don't want kids. The world is just too terrible of a state now, and I don't want my kids to suffer in it. Those Christmas lights are beautiful. Loved your poem!