i am earth
i see with
lenses in
the men

my blood
runs in them

the trees
they are
hair on
my skin

such
bright greenery
once

but i have
been naughty
shaving it
here, there
everywhere
to give myself
a smoother look

planting things
in their place
to make me
feel good
look good
trying
all things
hoping
to gain
immortability

now, have i
been wrong?

i see
the sky
growing
darker

a part
of me
lacerates
soon
to disfigure
me

blood
running
down
my physique

part
of my
skin
turning
so dry
it cracks

and the men
the men
and my eyes -
they would see
no more!

john tiong chunghoo

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/earth-and-men/