Believe
Believe in a better tomorrow
believe that the air is pristine
believe that there’s nothing endangered
the future remains to be seen.
Believe in a world that is caring
believe that the oceans are clean
believe companies are recycling
the future remains to be seen.
Believe in a healthier planet
believe if together we lean
believe we can all do what’s needed
the future deserves to be green.
© Rebecca Sanchez 2016
Written for Earth Day with Imaginary Garden Of Real Toads and Poets United.
Capricious Poet 
I think it is true that belief is the foundation stone for action – positive words and thoughts…
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Belief is so important it’s true. Thank you Jae!
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Belief that is what we need is the first step. The second is to do something about it especially by speaking to those that represent you. Our consumer society sadly is blind the harm we are doing so we poets must shout out loud.
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I’m proud of what we poets do too, Oldegg. Thank you!
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Believing is the fuel that drives the vehicle of change!
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Well said CC! Thank you!
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Ah, the very first step is believing. Second step is to act. Together they are a winning combination.
Thanks for participating in Poetry Pantry today!
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Thank you for having me, Mary! Love the dog on your profile picture!
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This is rhythmic – a hopeful dance!
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This is what I like about rhyme it’s like a song.
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Believe and commit! You are especially right here in your close_ thanks, Bekkie– k.
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I never litter and often pick up garbage when it’s at my feet. Biking on the Bay Trial the amount of litter I see is truly depressing at times but we must have hope.
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I believe right along with you! So good!
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That’s all I ask. Thanks! Hugs!
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My pleasure!!
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Love ya Carol! Hugs!
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You too, dear Bekkie!
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YES. Beautiful. I believe.
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The planet is smiling at you!
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This moves nicely from cynical sarcasm to a serious and hopeful exhortation.
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Thank you for such a nice comment!
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No doubt the future deserves so much more of an than effort from us 🙂 beautiful!
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Just like our earth Sanaa. Thank you!
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This is a viewpoint I can totally get behind. If we can conceive it, we can achieve it. It is Possible. I love the rhythmic lilt of this poem, and its stellar closing line.
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” If we can conceive it, we can achieve it,” I like that Sherry!
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It’s a line from an Oprah show, said by a woman from Africa, who somehow achieved her dream of going to university in the USA, she actually got her Masters. Wow.
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Absolutely, I shall dance to that song
Thanks for a lovely response
Much love…
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Thank you for giving me the chance to write it Gillena. Big hug!
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Yes, I believe we can make good things happen ,,
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Yes we can, one person at a time is all it takes.
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Oh yes.. believe… believe and act.
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Thank you so much, Bjorn! Hugs!
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