Guardians of the Green
- A Poetic Ode to 5th July 2024 World Environment Day

As the sun rises
on this momentous day,
We, the guardians of the green,
gather to proclaim
Our unwavering commitment
to the Earth's sway,
For on this World Environment Day,
our voices will not wane.
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From distant shores
to bustling city streets,
A chorus of souls,
united in a common cause,
Raise their collective voices,
their hearts now beating
In rhythm with nature's eternal,
life-giving laws.
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For this is the day
we honor our earthly home,
The verdant landscapes,
the azure-kissed seas,
The towering mountains,
where wild creatures roam -
All part of the tapestry
that our planet weaves.
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Yet, in these times
of pressing environmental strife,
Our Mother Earth faces challenges
that grow ever more dire.
Climate change, deforestation,
and a loss of life -
Threats that demand our vigilance,
our passion, our fire.
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But here, on this day
of global observance,
We stand resolute,
our determination unshakable.
For we are the guardians,
the stewards of this expanse,
Charged with the task
of making our planet sustainable.
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Through tree plantings
and clean-up drives,
We tend to the land,
restoring its natural grace.
Educational campaigns
and policy debates thrive,
As we strive to find solutions,
to set a new pace.
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Embracing sustainable practices,
one by one,
We reduce our carbon footprint,
our impact on the whole.
Conserving resources,
nurturing biodiversity's song,
We ensure a future
where nature remains in control.
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Climate change, the looming specter
that haunts our days,
Finds itself met
with our unwavering resolve.
We harness the power
of renewable energy's rays,
Determined
to see a greener world evolve.
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For this planet, our home,
our sanctuary true,
Deserves our love, our reverence,
our unwavering care.
We vow to nurture
and protect it anew,
Safeguarding its wonders,
its beauty beyond compare.
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In the face of adversity,
we stand tall and strong,
Our voices echoing
through the halls of power.
We demand action,
we call for change
to right the wrong,
Ensuring a future
where nature's gifts
will always flower.
/
In the face of adversity,
we stand tall and strong,
Our voices echoing
through the halls of power.
We demand action,
we call for change to right the wrong,
Ensuring a future where
nature's gifts will always flower.
/
On this World Environment Day,
we celebrate the bond
That ties us to the Earth,
our mother, our guide.
For in her embrace,
we find the strength to respond,
To the challenges
that test our mettle, our love.
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Let our collective efforts
be the beacon that shines,
Illuminating the path
towards a sustainable dawn.
Where clean air and
pure water forever entwine,
And the beauty of nature
forever lives on.
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From city to countryside,
from mountain to sea,
We, the guardians of the green,
pledge our solemn vow.
To protect, to preserve,
to nurture endlessly,
This planet we call home,
for today and for always, now.
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Let us raise our voices,
far and wide,
Echoing the call to cherish
what we hold so dear.
For on this World Environment Day,
and every day after,
We vow to make
our earthly home forever clear.
About the Creator
Dawnxisoul393art
Dawnxisoul393art, an illustrator and designer couple living on a remote island in Hong Kong. Listen to the sea's vows and look at the persistent blue sky. Waves and white sails, blue sky and white clouds. The landscape and canvas ahead.



Comments (1)
I love nature. Such a beautiful poem expressing the beauty of nature. Thanks for sharing!