If birds weren’t flying
Would the earth be crying

If hate has a deity
Why any homogeneity

If music can’t unite
Neither can fire ignite

If people are regressing
Discourse is digressing

If global warming isn’t real
To whom should we appeal

If wars are to be fought
Can’t peace be bought

If government is corrupt
Can justice be enough

If honesty is not modesty
So much for polity

If leaves didn’t appear
What shade covers fear

If coastlines recede
Will politicians concede

If ignorance persists
Can civilization resist