Tuesday 5 February 2019

The conservationist and the woodcutter


The conservationist sighed his frustration
And rebuked the woodcutter:
"Because of you people
We're losing the forests precious
And environment pristine."

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The layman put down the firewood
And heaved a sigh of relief:
"Because of our forefathers
You're seeing the forest conserved
And the wildlife preserved."

***

The man from the city went closer
And proposed:
"Leave the forests alone
And we'll make sure
You people are food secure."

***

The man from the village sat down
And replied:
"Leave us as we are
And we'll make sure
You'll get everything pure."

Republished from my Instagram account.