Essays That Got Me into Uni: Trauma-Dumping with the Lorax

As I sit down to write my essay,

My attention begins to flit away.

I glance at the news; all the experts say,

“We must act now! Don’t delay!”

The Lorax, I know, can relate to their dilemma today. 

Although the Lorax may be the obvious decision, 

this is my justification:

Despite the Onecler’s condemnation,

His friends facing starvation,

His home nearing damnation,

He remained steadfast in his location,

Upon a humble stump to voice his frustration.

And as forests burn down before our eyes

And stars seem to fall right from the night sky...

Still, we find ways to deny

That pollution has entered our water supply,

Entire species have died

I’m afraid our chance to act is quickly passing by.

Soon, we too will have to say goodbye. 

I have but one question

For the Lorax, who challenged the oppression:

How can one offer the suggestion

To those who have yet to learn their lesson

To change, at their own discretion?

The future is in our possession;

it is up to us to save it for the next generation.