I am sorry Mother. 

I am sorry for slaughtering your offspring, 

For ravaging your precious resources, 

For poisoning your breath, 

For dumping waste on your dying body,

For exploiting your care. 

I am sorry Mother. 

I am sorry for my ignorance, 

For disregarding your health, 

For scarring your beauty,

For abandoning you, 

For giving up. 

I am sorry Mother. 

You raised me, 

Nourished me, 

Protected me. 

Even though I caused you pain,

You still shielded me from cruelty.

I am sorry Mother. 

But I have finally learned

Of the injustice,

Of the pain, 

Of the torture I’ve caused. 

And I promise a better future. 

I am sorry Mother. 

But the future is bright. 

The poison will be cured,

The waste will be cleaned,

Your beauty will be restored,

And your resources will be protected. 

I am sorry Mother. 

But I am your devoted Child. 

I promise, 

With every step I take, 

To preserve what is left

And put a smile on your face.