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Twelve Years
May 14, 2019
One year to learn.
Two years to grow.
Three years to change.
Four years to undo.
Five years to fix.
Six years to invent.
Seven years to plant.
Eight years to let go of bad habits.
Nine years to bring back species.
Ten years to evolve.
Eleven years to live.
Twelve years to save our home.
© Anne L., Philadelphia, PA
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This is a peice written in the hopes of raising awareness for climate change. Scientists say we have 12 years before catastrophe. Some will call it the end of the world. I hope you enjoy my poem, and I hope it inspires you to make a change in your lifestyle.