Marius

"Circling the Earth in my orbital spaceship I marveled at the beauty of our planet. People of the world, let us safeguard and enhance this beauty — not destroy it!"
Yuri Gagarin, first human in space, April 12, 1961

 

Earth, a blue ball of blown glass,
Hangs in space, catching the sunlight,
Delicate, fragile, and luminous
Shining like a priceless sapphire, a rare gem
Among planets. There are hints of others,

But Earth is still the only known to have life,
An oasis in the cosmic desert.
Unlike the other rocks spinning
In our solar system, Earth has
A bubble of life’s essence, liquid water.

A bubble flying through the cosmos:
Spaceship Earth, where we are the crew
Charged with safeguarding the passengers
And cargo, using our limited onboard
Supplies and the bounty of the sun.

Earth’s a clock that ticks away the days and years;
Let us use the meager time we each have
to ensure it still measures time for our heirs.

Earth’s a complex craft; let’s study its cycles
and systems and learn to keep it in good repair.
Earth’s a wellspring; let’s not poison it
but share it with those who thirst and hunger.
Earth’s a jewel; let’s keep it’s flawless facets
clean and clear, conserving it’s uniqueness.