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© copyright 2007 Betsy L. Angert. BeThink.org
Earth is ill. The virus that invades this planet is human in nature. This strange little creature has an ego that multiples and magnifies its significance. "Persons" think themselves so important they ignore the essence of every other life form.
Humans invade all space and slip into every crack and crevice on this planet. Individuals propose it is "Manifest Destiny." Man and womankind believe they have a G-d-given right to expand and possess the whole of this terra firma.
People think themselves superior. Thus, he and she slices and dices other mammals. Those that walk on two limbs, label these helpless beings delicacies.
Humans leave no stone unturned on this Earthly terrain. "Civil" creatures believe themselves astute. They generate electricity. They manufacture machinery; they pollute.
Nothing seems to stop these selfish individuals. They are parasites. Human beings produce and re-produce. These simple souls create "products" that kill. Their chemicals cause plants and other animals to choke. Fish flounder. Ice melts and the temperature of the ocean waters rise.
Humans deplete Earth's natural resources, and create substances that fill the land with waste.
Two-legged mammals even destroy themselves. They consume vast quantities of sweet cookies and creams. Carbonated, high fructose corn syrup beverages consume them. Lattes, whipped and sugared lard may make these critters lazy. People grow fat. Yet, they are never happy.
Persons think contentment will come. However, they convince themselves that sheer joy is only possible if they conquer every other entity in their path. They destroy as they travel this rocky terrain.
Soon they will need to find other solar systems to inhabit. Earth continues to crumble. Human litter floats throughout the Milky Way. It will not be long before this globe and surrounding galactic bodies are left in shambles.
Might we find a cure for what ails our Mother? Perhaps not. After all, we are the problem. Sigh. Change is a challenge for us, the self-serving humans.