In the midst of natural surroundings,

Tearing through its divine grandeur

Stand the modern structures like giants-

Waiting to attack and destroy

God’s very own creation!

Are we foolishly trying to challenge and compete

With God, the Almighty?

That’s more than a Herculean task!

Most of Man’s concrete jungles

Wreak Nature’s wrath

Bringing imminent devastation!

Mother Nature has so far suffered

Man’s atrocities patiently,

But no longer can it bear this burden!

Great words are spoken in favour of Nature’s preservation

But words aren’t action!

Thoughtless development breeds monstrous catastrophes

Giving a harrowing jolt to our very existence!

All progress, in compliance with Nature must be.

To live peacefully

Man should either befriend,

Love and honour Nature-

Or face the treacherous consequences-

Of it’s seething wrath!

                                                                 ~Anuradha S. Bannore

                                                                Vadodara, Gujarat