Is It Really A Bother
Is it really a bother to...
Turn off the lights,
Have one meatless night,
Walk whenever it's possible,
Use napkins that are washable,
Have a water bottle that's reusable,
Compost scraps that are biodegradable.
Is it really a bother to TRY?
Earth pleads PLEASE.
At times it can seem overwhelming. There are so many changes we need to make in order to try to save earth. Some people jump right in trying to change everything all at once. Some may think there are billions of people in the world, so what difference could I possibly make. And then there are those who want to do their part, but are frustrated by not being able to afford organic or green products. Any of these could result in feeling overwhelmed and lead to giving up.
That’s why I’m going to ask you to pick one new way to help the environment. It could be something mentioned in this poem, or another idea. Please do the chosen change for one whole month so that it becomes a habit. After you have conquered this, try to take on one more change. Keeping with it until it has become a natural part of your routine. Continue with this method creating new habits. Baby steps to win it.
Let’s celebrate Earth Day by TRYING and making a change to help the environment.
I think cloth napkins get a bad wrap but my family loves them! We prefer them to the flimsy paper napkins. They can be be easy and cheap to make. Here’s how we make ours DIY Cloth Napkins.
De Jackson at dVerse challenged us to write a quadrille, a poem with exactly 44 words, including the word bother.
I’m also sharing this with earthweal. Brandon asked us to write about changes to help the environment as this week is Earth Day.
Image is from Pexels.com
Thank you for stopping by. Have a happy Earth Day!
With a grateful heart,
Heather
Home Study from the Grateful Heart 
The image of Earth is absolutely amazing …. your quadrille is too.
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Thank you Helen! I got the image from Pexels.com
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Such a beautiful Earth we have! I love your poem. Such small steps are so easy to take and, given there are billions of us, does have an impact. A wonderful post!
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Yes, collectively we can make a difference. Thank you Sherry for your kind words.🙂
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I’ve started using a fair bit more reusable items this year and we have started composting.
~cie from poetry of the netherworld~
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That’s wonderful! Keep it up. I think composting is really important. Not only does it put nutrients back into the soil, it cuts down on waste and the stench at the landfills.
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Love the rhythm of this quadrille. Well done.
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Thank you Dora😊
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Baby steps are the most important steps of all, because they teach us to grow. Love this.
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So true. Thank you De Jackson and thank you for the prompt🙂
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I love your poem and its message. I have just started using TruEarth laundry strips instead of laundry detergent in plastic. I would highly recommend this product as an action to purchase less plastic. I am looking for other actions to take. Thanks for sharing this.
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I haven’t heard of TruEarth laundry strips. I will have to check it out. Thank you for sharing! And thank you for stopping by 🙂
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It is a Canadian company and they will ship a box to your house. Zero plastic
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Wonderful homesteading in a better future here. And no, it’s not that much of a bother! Not for me today! Thanks for sharing at earthweal – Brendan
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Thank you Brendan 🙂
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One step at a time. Yes. (K)
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I don’t think it is a bother, I use a reusable water bottle and turn off the lights when not in the room.
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Thank you Truedessa for stopping by. And thank you for taking the time to care about earth.🙂
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