By: Maria Ghiatha Bigyan of Grade 6C – Mahogany
If the Earth had a voice, it wouldn’t start with a shout. It would begin with a long, weary sigh. It had been spinning in the dark for billions of years, watching over humans like a silent guardian, but lately, it had been feeling a bit under the weather.
If it could speak to humans, this is what it would say:
“I am not just a backdrop.”
Most people looked at its forests and oceans as if they were decorations or a storehouse of things to take. But the Earth was a living, breathing system. Every time someone planted a tree, it helped the planet breathe easier. Every time a piece of plastic was picked up, a blockage in its veins was cleared.
“I’m running a fever.”
The Earth would say that it was getting harder to stay cool. Its ice caps were melting like ice cream left out in the sun, and storms were becoming more frequent as it tried to find balance. It wasn’t trying to be difficult, not at all. It was simply reacting to how it was being treated.
“Responsibility is a team spirit.”
The Earth didn’t expect one person to save it alone. It only asked humans to notice and take action. It urged them to:
Listen to the wind: It carried the scent of the seasons.
Watch the water: It was the lifeblood of everything humans loved.
Reduce waste: Use resources wisely so the plants can recover.
A Letter from Earth:
“Hello humans. I have been here for billions of years, quietly turning and supporting life in every way I can. Lately, I’ve been feeling… well… tired from the way I’m being treated, but I know you have the power to help. Every tree you plant, every bit of waste you reduce, every time you save and care for my water and soil—it all makes a difference. You are my guests, and I want to keep providing for you for many more years. Please take care of me, as I take care of you.—Earth.”
“I will give you everything I have. All I ask is that you help me keep it.”
“One of the selected writers for April, highlighting the theme: Earth, Environment, and Responsibility.”