Empty plastic bottle

Hands that prepare, The time and effort.

Should we still care?

One thing that can crush,

Such a fragile little thing Can be gone in an instant, And flushed down the drain.

Our future is in the palm of our hand!

Let us change our wicked ways, Let us meet the demand,  Before we start counting our days. Open your eyes,

To the harsh truth unseen.

Stop it with your hypocritical lies! Understand, for it is foreseen.

We can build our future!

The sooner it should be.  Sustainable, efficient Do not disagree!

Our responsibility is calling,

We must stand and take action!

Before it becomes truly appalling. Not just for the satisfaction!

A far thy hills a vision I see,

A chance of change throughout the trees. Joy and Peace,

Is that what we seek? Our fate is coming, Heed my warning.

Our future is slowly crushing, agonizing, warring.  We can make a change!

Put on a brave face,  No matter what the age, And no matter what the place!

We bind together as one, Hand in Hand.  Our deed must be done, Throughout this land.

Together we work,

Together we stand,  Together we are the future generation,  And this is your motivation!

About the Poet 

Juliana Denise Roble is currently a Grade 9 student at The New Filipino Private School. She is particularly drawn to Literature, Poetry, Chess, and Sports. She is also a proud member of her Drum and Lyre Band and an active ComSciMath
Club member. These encouraged her to expand her horizon and explore new
perspectives with confidence. It enhances her skills and knowledge and allows her to build camaraderie and  grow as a person. She believes she is a hardworking individual, because she puts effort into what she loves! Hardworking is the key to success.