The ground was bare
as was the air
from gusts and thrusts
to stir compacted soil.

The mothers toil came fast
as the destruction cast
darkness and death.
She still had breath
to give life
but not without strife
for floods and fire raged.

Survival has always been
the stronger force.
It unravelled its course
around the globe.

Smiles appeared
across the miles
as flowers bloomed
and the birds cooed.

Heads hung in shame
at the lame excuses
of man's own folly.
Did man not learn at all
from earths nearly fall?