Where Do I Begin

let me weave a tale for you people of 3080
of our world long gone path of which lead to now
listen well and pay attention tomorrow's children
heed the whispers of the past a tale of long ago
 
before the years of your present was where I reside
a time when everything such as love and life intertwined  
there was both marvels and joy and divide
we discovered technological marvels cherished
 
we reveled in our ingenuity lighting the streets
we danced in synchronized trance so enchanted
with virtual realities in our every day treats
self driving cars roamed and flew overhead
 
Our dreams were interchangeable with reality
and our joy in competition and achievement waned
we reached for and gathered all we need virtually
our money was a swipe of card, the digits on our hands
 
the marvels waxed and waned and then flickered out
the balance was gone, we took but never gave back
we partied through, consumed and polluted
our respect for nature gone dead in our greed
 
Earth retaliated  
tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, fire and volcanoes
a battle for balance ensued human ego ruled
until Gaea gave up and unleashed her fury
 
we fought for a future with all our might
so people of 3080 read and be advised
in moderation tap the earth of sustenance
in consideration of souls in your tomorrow
 
the present is fleeting  the future uncertain
but for the seed of love that you plant today
let your hearts and reasons guide your decisions
embrace the lessons we left for you