E-Waste: A Ticking Time Bomb Poem by Anitha Vijayakumar

In a world where progress speeds ahead,
And technology holds us tightly in its thread,
An unseen burden silently grows,
A ticking time bomb that nobody knows.

E-waste, the forgotten child of advancement,
Hidden in the darkness, its deterrence,
A silent killer, this digital decay,
Beneath the glimmer of our screens it lay.

Once beloved gadgets, now forsaken and cast,
Into the abyss of waste, they're amassed,
Their toxic components seep into the ground,
Polluting our earth without a sound.

Mercury, lead, and cadmium too,
A deadly concoction, this toxic brew,
Seeping into soil, rivers, and streams,
A haunting nightmare from our consumerist dreams.

But fear not, for there is still light,
A way to combat this ongoing blight,
Through actions small and changes profound,
We can unchain our planet, turn it around.

First, let us reduce, our consumption of new,
Embrace longevity, make our devices few,
Upgrade when needed, not when desired,
For wasteful habits must be retired.

Next, let us reuse, with a purpose in mind,
Pass on our old devices, let them unwind,
To someone in need, who can utilize,
Giving technology a new life, you realize.

Recycle, the final step in this dance,
But not just any recycling, give it a chance,
Proper disposal, through certified hands,
Ensures e-waste no longer expands.

Industry collaboration, a vital key,
Developing greener technology,
Design for recycling, with mindful intent,
Creating a cycle that's truly efficient.

So, dear Earth, let us take this pledge,
To rid the world of this electronic hedge,
To protect our planet, with love and compassion,
Saving it from e-waste's timeless fashion.

For we are the poets, the guardians of the Earth,
Using our voices to give nature its worth,
Let's spread awareness, inspire change,
Until e-waste no longer remains estranged.

Together we stand, hand in hand,
Preserving our planet, reclaiming its land,
With hearts aflame, we take the lead,
Resolving this issue, planting a seed.

May this poem ignite a spark within,
To protect our planet, take on this new spin,
For with every action, big or small,
We can prevent e-waste's eternal fall.