Earth day 22

52 years ago, a junior senator from Wisconsin saw an oil spill

Standing on the shores of Santa Barbara watching oil covered birds

Flew home thinking there’s a job to do and I won’t rest until

We find a way to fix the problem, we need action more than words

He stood up tall and said “There’s no issue more critical to mankind

than the quality of the environment in which we live”

Keeping our earth healthy was forever on his mind

He said the job’s not done and he continued to give

In 1970 Earth Day was born, and Gaylord Nelson had begun a grand tradition

That sparked a worldwide effort to clean our air and water and save our land

We’ve come a long way, yet the job’s still not done; we’ve improved our condition

So much remains to accomplish, end clearcutting of rainforests and let the trees stand

Seek out alternative fuels like green hydrogen, reduce greenhouse gasses

Cut oil use, quit burning coal, and don’t dump livestock waste in our streams

Remember friends what’s good for Mother Earth is good for the masses

Help keep her clean and healthy and she will provide many more pleasant dreams

Happy Earth Day everyone!

Tim Windisch

4/16/2022