What remains of avarice I Poem about Earth By Yachna

What remains of avarice – Poem about Earth

I poisoned your waters,

You gave me drought.

I cut the last tree,

You left me starving.

I polluted your air,

You took my breaths

Everything done to you,

Is a sin I cannot undo

I hear your cries in the last root alive:

The one hiding in my heart, trying to strive.

Cursing at my greed you wail,

I stand staring at the money pale.

I cannot eat money

I cannot drink money

I cannot breathe  money, no..

In your soil I grew,

Now plastic sticks to it like dew.

Your branches I climbed,

Are the same arms I crimed.

Oh mother I hear thy cry,

Tell me it isn’t too late, please testify.

Year after year, Fire after fire,

You signed your raging desire.

I suppressed that yearn,

Extinguished thy heart that would burn.

Now there’s nowhere to hide,

For what purpose do i put my avarice aside.

On the barren land I fall,

Just like the last tree that stood tall.

All life leaves my eyes,

My soul joins the grey skies.

And as everything grows eerie,

The last root also dies, teary.

FAQ’s : What remains of avarice

What is the poem “What Remains of Avarice” about?
The poem explores how human greed harms nature and shows the consequences of destroying Earth’s trees, water, and air.

Who wrote the poem?
The poem is written by Yachna Anand, a 15-year-old writer from Sharjah.

What message does the poem give?
The poem reminds us that money cannot replace nature—we cannot eat, drink, or breathe money. Protecting the Earth is the only way to survive.

Why is the poem called “What Remains of Avarice”?
The title reflects what is left behind when human greed (avarice) destroys the natural world—emptiness, loss, and regret.

Why is nature shown as a mother in the poem?
Nature is called “mother” to show that just like a mother cares for us, the Earth nurtures all life. Hurting nature is like hurting someone who loves us.

Why does the poem feel emotional and intense?
The poem uses strong imagery—fires, droughts, dying roots—to make readers feel the urgency of protecting the environment before it’s too late.

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