Today is world #endangeredspeciesday . As human access to the planet and it's resources continue to grow, natural systems continue to suffer. The guardian reported that 96% of all mammals on the planet are human beings and animals reared to be fed to human beings. 70% of all the birds on the planet are chicken and poultry. . . This is the planet we have designed and created for ourselves. I often wonder what the Buddha would feel/ do if he were to see these times. Would he be scared? Would he be hopeful? Or would he accept reality as is? I am unable to accept reality. I suppose that is why I have often been called a 'dreamer', or told to be 'realistic' and accept the system. . I am quite disturbed by reality-- by complacency and inaction on the part of human beings. As we continue to look for life on other planets and spend billions of dollars, life continues to shrink on ours. Wilderness is disappearing. @unenvironment estimates there are 200 species going extinct in the wild every day. I hope this tomorrow (pralay/doomsday) never comes. . . Here's Eulogy for the sparrow, a song from my upcoming record #poetryceylon. Video from #HowToStayAfloat tour, Sri Lanka, 2017 with @nikrobsonyoga at the beautiful @sriyogashala. ------------- LYRICS . What was the name of that little birdie Singing songs to me What was her fate surrounding her end Has she gone to sleep Oh little birdie, sing again. Were sat waiting Oh she's gone she's gone Never to be seen . Eulogy for the #sparrow we sing a Never come oh tomorrow We wish you . #Endangered #endangeredspeciesday #life #earth #climatechange #wilderness #eulogyforthesparrow #dittymusic (at Sri Yoga Shala) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxjb4JChZFK/?igshid=1m5zrlsmyai39
