Sonnet: The World has Aplenty

The earth has place for more people to live;
Its trees have wood for more houses to build;
Its soil can generate more food and give;
There isn’t a dearth of good souls for a guild.

The rivers have fresh-water plentiful;
The earth has much reserve of oil and ore;
If peace prevails, earth looks so beautiful;
The rich nations cannot the poor ignore.

The money/ food wastage can millions feed;
Each man must love his neighbor honestly;
The brotherhood of nations is the need;
The human race is one and one must be!

Wake up humans! There is no time to waste;
Let not your greed enslave others in haste!

6-2-2001

poem by John Celes
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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