Well, Who Cares?
The earth becomes a lonely place
with the death of the human race.
Could one species more or less
be explained by our carelessness?
It’s true, nobody seems to care
about all those creatures out there.
Perhaps our race wasn’t worthwhile
as strangers, unwilling to smile.
Compassion has turned out to be
the reason for eternity.
Maybe a species never dies
if most of its members are wise.
Death is the final destiny
if nobody cares about me.

Walt Abbott–9-25-08