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Unkind House Guests
I enjoy being in your company,
Your soft delicate grass against my feet,
Your clean air I breathe into my lungs,
Your salty water I taste in my mouth.
It infuriates me when your air isn't clean,
Your grass isn't fluffy to the touch,
Your water is infested with plastics.
This is why I’ve protected you,
Why I’ve given you a hand.
It’s not your fault after all
that you’re this way.
It’s the people you’ve so graciously invited in.
The unkind house guests that don’t leave their shoes at the front door,
Or say thank you for the hospitality you’ve provided.
Hence why I decided to change.
I have un-conformed from their ways,
I have not let my self-confidence affect me,
And I have certainly not been an unkind guest.
-myself
Protecting me is what makes you best.
More should learn from you,
After all, I’m what helps them survive
What gives them shelter?
What teaches them the most valuable lessons in life?
However, I’m under-appreciated
without any concern coming my way.
You who take concern are those who are the most valuable
They are not selfish or unaware
They do not conform to those around them
Rather they do what is greatest in their heart
They help me survive
In return, I will help them
I will show them true beauty
True life
True meaning
By showing them my outer shell
By spending time with me they will find their true selves
They will not regret their choice
for they will learn that regret is just a waste of time
And that I’m the answer they’ve been searching for
-earth
I’m writing this now to say thank you
I appreciate what you’ve done for me
You’ve taught me to not worry about their opposition
Their opinions
Their outstanding lack of self-confidence
I’ve appreciated becoming closer to you
Seeing your beauty in a new light.
In clarity.
You’ve taught me more about myself than I could have ever imagined
I’m not as selfish or hopeless as I thought
I have found a larger passion and purpose in life
Other than the traditional working man.
Do not worry I will not forget you now,
I will work even harder for you,
I will get others to find themselves in order for them to find you,
And I will not be an unkind house guest.
-myself
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I wrote this piece to highlight the disrespect we have for our environment. I hope to inspire people to work harder on protecting and sustaining the beautiful world we live in.