Mother Nature and Man - By Neil Kevin Wilkinson

Written By: Neil Kevin Wilkinson

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In a compelling contribution to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, Neil Kevin Wilkinson presents his poem, "Mother Nature and Man." This poetic dialogue captures the urgent discourse between humanity and the natural world. Through the lens of poetry, Wilkinson explores themes of environmental responsibility and the critical role humans play in nurturing our planet. His work serves as a poignant reminder of the collective efforts needed to restore and preserve the Earth's beauty and resources.

About the Work

"Mother Nature and Man" is a thought-provoking poem that encapsulates a dialogue between humanity and the Earth itself. Through a series of insightful exchanges, Wilkinson's poem urges a call to action for environmental conservation. The poem's tone is reflective yet hopeful, emphasizing the need for change and cooperation. It combines vivid imagery and rhythmic language to convey the urgency of nurturing our natural surroundings and the potential for positive human impact.

Mother Nature and Man

Original Submission by Neil Kevin Wilkinson

Mother Nature and Man

“Can Man restore the planet?” Asks Mother Nature.

These are Man’s replies to her:

“A few stare and say they don’t care.

Some say, I don’t see why we need to try.

Most say, teach me how and I’ll start right now.

What to do, to see it through?

I know we’re failing and it’s not plain sailing.

We know it’s a test, but we’re doing our best.

We must do more, it’s not the last straw.

We’ve just begun to get it done.

Donating to nature, billionaires should become millionaires.

Enjoy moonlit nights, turn off lights.

Use aircon less, so we can fix this mess.

The less plastic used, the less this planet’s abused.

Pick up litter, save the earth and get fitter.

Let’s all agree, to plant a tree.

If you protect the land, nature can expand.

Carefully choose, recycle, reduce and re-use,

To save wildlife, stop the strife.

A good solution is to stop pollution.

We need to conserve, then we’ll preserve.

We need to say, “save nature’’ every day.

We need to shame and blame.

What’s it worth, to save the earth?

Is there any cause for applause?

It might take years, to quell our fears.

To stop deforestation, we must solve over-population.

We need to stay calm, to prevent more harm.

To save man, we need a plan.

If we don’t use our head, we’ll all be dead.

If we don’t try, we’re all going to die.

We get no joy, when we destroy.

The more we destroy, the less we enjoy.

Before we can protect, we need to respect.”

Mother Nature’s reply to Mankind:

“Let’s hope you can, continue as you began.

Mankind MUST learn, that’s my greatest concern.

All of Man, must agree on a plan.

To respect, means you’ll protect.

It’s a reminder, to be kinder.

Nurture Nature, and Nature will nurture you.”

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About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar celebrates diverse voices and imaginative expressions across genres. It is a prestigious platform for writers worldwide to showcase their creativity and engage with themes that resonate globally. The competition encourages participants to explore various dimensions of human experience through poetry, short stories, essays, and creative writing.

We extend our gratitude to Neil Kevin Wilkinson for his thoughtful submission, "Mother Nature and Man," to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Wilkinson's work eloquently captures the conversation between humanity and nature, urging us to reflect on our role in preserving the planet. We appreciate his contribution to this global dialogue and look forward to more inspiring works from him.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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