Adaptive Capacity

Our future undoubtedly at risk
denial no longer applicable
emission of greenhouse gases
will render earth uninhabitable

profoundly altered precipitation
melting glaciers and Arctic ice
detrimental rising sea levels
flooded habitats, a heavy price

inundated with extreme weather events
hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanic activity
typhoons, landslides, seismic quakes
devastating aftermaths, in our passivity

heat waves, droughts, decreasing crop yields
extinction of species, deforestation
depletion of natural resources
without sustainable conservation

shifting temperature regimes
rapid, sustained warming
damage projected to continue
failing to heed the warning

Mother Nature’s omnipotent force
and climate change acceleration
fearing humanity lacks survival capacity
for the fury accompanying her adaptation