Regeneration
by Michael Doyle

Here in the Midwest
We can see it best.
Back in the days of old,
Our climate was quite cold.

Colder by a few degrees,
And nearly everyone agrees
In this lies the explanation
Of how we grew into civilization.

Hunter-gatherers founded agriculture,
And this grew into cities to nurture.
Until fossil fuels brought great power.
But it also consumed and devoured.

Though I'm usually last to speak this,
With this great power has come weakness.
Once again, comes time to rearrange,
In the way of the world, we must change.

Life adapts through our attention,
And we have reached a need for regeneration.
The Earth is a living thing fighting death
And we are interconnected by our living breath.

It's not just a cosmic feeling,
But a genuine need for healing.
The Earth and we have a fever
From which only humanity can deliver.

While mankind has added to pollution,
We can also resolve to make a contribution.
It isn't about fearful retribution,
But it is about working together for a solution.

(c) June 18, 2026   Michael Doyle
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