Welcome to 'Tell US', where we invite you to contribute a joke, a poem or a story. This week's contribution is by Stephen Miller.
Eco Shabbat and Where We're At!
Global warming, Climate change, pollution and even Coronavirus
We might well ask, why is nature currently doing all of this to us?
Because it’s always been the case that we must recognise
Caused harm to, and killed people, yet humanity survives
These are just a few, recent, manifestations of the power of nature
Failing to confront and act on them will directly impact on our future
We can’t be complacent any more
For, nature will see to that for sure
These are perhaps the three main topics now to the fore
As we’re belatedly realising, worldwide, like never before
How nature can, and does wreak its revenge
When human beings fail to rise to the challenge
Hashem created the world for all of us
So now, here on Planet Earth, we must
Look after it for our benefit during our lives and most importantly
As Judaism in all its strands teaches us, likewise, for our progeny
So, as we look to celebrate the, “Eco Shabbat,” this coming week
When the Sidra is, “Toledot,” meaning Generations or Descendants
Perhaps we should consider our behaviour and exercise due diligence
Towards our wonderful world which Hashem created
Before too much of it becomes irreversibly decimated
Well, some thoughts to ponder on
As I wish you all Shabbat Shalom.