The Musings of Jaime David

The Musings of Jaime David
The Musings of Jaime David
@jaimedavid.blog@jaimedavid.blog

The writings of some random dude on the internet

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Category: poetry

  • Pollution

    Pollution

    Pollution; it’s not an illusion.

    It is quite real, and we need a solution.

    If we don’t solve this, it could be the end.

    It could be the end of us all, and the world that we love

    Could end up in flames as humans will try to blame

    The problem on others and not act like brothers

    When in reality, we all have a hand to play.

    It is not just one group that’s the one that pollutes.

    It’s a bunch that had acted, so we need a group effort

    To solve this problem and help the environment.

    We must have a vision, and avoid division.

    We must work united in order to fight this.

    This is Earth is our home; the one we were grown.

    In order to save it, we must be it’s saviors!

  • Consent

    Consent

    No means no. What’s so hard to get?

    That is the basis of consent.

    If someone says “no,” respect their wishes.

    Do not force something that they do not permit.

    If you are unsure, don’t hesitate to ask.

    If they’re unconscious, do not be an ass.

    If they’re unaware, try anything you should not dare.

    Consent is a simple concept to grasp.

    We learn it as children when we’re taught how to share.

  • Climate Relocation

    Climate Relocation

    Climate relocation has the potential to affect millions.

    As sea levels rise and temperatures climb,

    It’s only a matter of time before we will all but lose this fight.

    But don’t give up hope. We can clean up this world like soap

    Cleanses all wounds. We can all stop acting like fools

    And treat this planet with care, for it’s the only one that’s there

    Where we all live on and rely upon.

    It is our home, so let’s fight until the break of dawn.

    We don’t want to lose our homes, not here and not ever.

    You wouldn’t want your house to be destroyed in a flood.

    Think about all of us and the planet that we love.

    Would you want to be forced to leave the Earth behind,

    While the humans, plants, and animals that remained were all left to die?

    If the answer is no, then you must know

    Our time to act is now. We must not take a bow.

    We shouldn’t give up or else our time will be up.

    We must save this world. We must not go and furl

    Up the sails for our voyage

    To go and save the Earth.

    This is our journey,

    And for sure as heck, we won’t quit!

    We will fight until the very end

    To try and save the environment.

    Our time to fight is now. Let’s go and show the world how.

  • Climate Change

    Climate Change

    My name is James, and this poem’s about change.

    Climate change is real. I know you don’t want to hear

    That humans are to blame for a climate that’s insane,

    But it is the truth. We were the ones to pollute

    The planet with greenhouse gases

    And lakes and rivers with deadly toxins

    Such as nuclear radiation,

    Medical, drug, and coal waste,

    And all sorts of other things that can hurt the environment!

    It was on us. This is our mess.

    In order to stop this, we must fight this.

    We must work together to make the world better.

    In order to do that, now is the time to act.

    If we wait, it will be too late.

    There may not be a world for future generations to inhabit.

    This is our one shot to get it all right.

    This our world, and this is our fight!

  • One Year Later

    One Year Later

    It’s been a year since you’ve been gone.

    You’re gone from our lives, but not our hearts.

    I’ve known you all my life, and I still can’t believe you’re gone.

    I miss you a lot. I wish you were here.

    I’ve got so much to tell you. I’ve got so much to say.

    All I can really do is live life day by day

    And take chances in life to see where things will congregate.

    I don’t know where I’ll be in a couple of years from now,

    But one thing I do know is that I won’t ever back down.

    I won’t let fear and insecurity

    Prevent me from being me,

    Seeing all I can see,

    And being the best person that I can be!

    You always taught me to not give up,

    To not give in,

    And to never quit.

    You taught me to pursue my goals and dreams no matter how hard they may be.

    You taught me to overcome obstacles and challenges no matter how difficult they may seem.

    You had so much potential and so much life left to live.

    I wanted to see you be happy and succeed.

    You were taken from this world too soon.

    I wish you could see the person that I’ve become!

  • A Month Of COVID-19

    A Month Of COVID-19

    It has been a little over a month since COVID-19 lockdowns took into effect. It’s honestly been quite boring, and depressing, not being able to go anywhere. It makes me appreciate people more, even people whom i don’t even know. I miss the crowds on subways and buses. I miss sitting down and eating at a restaurant. I miss going to the movies. I miss it all. 

  • Words Have Power

    Words Have Power

    Trump had said

    That if you inject

    Disinfect-

    -ants into your veins,

    That it will cure COVID-19.

    That is dangerous.

    That is stupid.

    Doing that will kill you.

    It is very lethal.

    Disinfectants are meant

    To be used on surfaces.

    You must use them as directed.

    If you don’t, you can wind up dead.

    Don’t try it at home, folks.

    You’ll need to go the hospital.

    It won’t be fun.

    If you inject chemicals into your lungs,

    You can develop stridor.

    You’ll be gasping for air

    As the chemicals corrode your

    Respiratory system.

    It will be very painful.

    The lining will peel off.

    It is not something you’d want to experience.

  • Careless CRISPR – Parody of George Michael’s “Careless Whisper”

    Careless CRISPR – Parody of George Michael’s “Careless Whisper”

    These are lyrics for a song parody of “Careless Whisper” by George Michael called “Careless CRISPR,” which is about CRISPR technology, and the potential downsides to using it. The idea came from YouTuber penguinz0. Here is the link to his channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6VFHwMzcMXbuKyG7SQYIg

    And here is the video where I got the idea for “Careless CRISPR.”

    Without further, ado, here are the lyrics for this parody. And if anyone with musical talent wants to use these lyrics for making a parody song using my lyrics, feel free to!

    Also, if you want to find out more about what CRISPR is, check out these articles here!

    https://www.livescience.com/58790-crispr-explained.html

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-25/crispr-gene-editing-technology-explained/7783916

    https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/what-is-crispr-a-beginners-guide/

    What is the answer?

    Should I delete this pair to try and cure your cancer?

    If I don’t you’ll die.

    If I do, it might

    Cause an unintended consequence

    If I remove that gene sequence.

    You could have a deformed head.

    Guilt will eat me from the inside.

    If you wind up suffering,

    I will be a fool.

    Should I go ahead and let you die

    Knowing I could have done something?

    You’re predisposed to this condition.

    I could edit you!

    Science can never mend

    The careless CRISPRs of a parent.

    Your future’s in my mind.

    If I’m ignorant, I might

    Cause discomfort inside you.

    Pain will be in your life.

    You could be born with no legs.

    Guilt will eat me from the inside.

    If you wind up suffering,

    I will be a fool.

    Should I go and try to save your life

    Knowing that I can now do something?

    Your genetics, I could mend.

    I could edit you!

    Maybe I shouldn’t, though.

    Tonight my thoughts are raging loud!

    This debate has left me bound.

    I could choose to go one way

    And remove the sequence that can cause you pain.

    If I do that, it could cure your cancer

    Or you’ll have no ambulation.

    I cannot decide today!

    Forgive me!

    You could be born without a brain.

    Guilt will eat me from the inside.

    If you wind up suffering,

    I will be a fool.

    Should I go ahead and let you die

    Knowing I could save you right now?

    Your genetics, I could mend.

    I could edit you!

    Now you are grown!

    (Now you are grown) Was I in the wrong, the wrong?

    Did I make the right choice?

  • A Day With A Smartphone

    A Day With A Smartphone

    Called a cab. Missed it.

    That’s okay.

    Just use the Uber app.

    Tell it where you’re going, and pay right away.

    Five minutes later, the cab’s outside.

    Get inside, and you’re on your way.

    Get dropped off at McDonald’s. Meet with your friends.

    Go to the counter, and pick up your order.

    Show the cashier your phone screen and the purchase you made on the McD’s app.

    Two minutes later, your food’s in your hand.

    How very convenient.

    Sit down with your friends and chat about whatever.

    Show them the latest Marvel movie trailer by searching it up on the YouTube.

    Just then, you get a Twitter notification about whatever it was a celebrity had said.

    You then get an update from the NY Times app about a recent speech The President has made.

    Later on in the day, you’re ready to go home. You use Google Maps to find out where you are

    And where the nearest train or bus stops are.

    Once you find them, you decide to walk there, so that way you can enjoy a breath of fresh air.

    You soon get to the train station, and you use the local train app to pay.

    The gate is now open, and you can go through, so you do.

    On the train, you debate what you want for dinner.

    Since it will be a long way until you get home, you decide to order from GrubHub.

    You schedule it to be delivered in an hour and a half, since the train ride takes an hour.

    Once that’s out of the way, you decide to relax for the rest of the way.

    You download some tunes from Spotify and enjoy the rest of your ride.

    Once you’re home, your food is outside. You take it inside, eat it, and go to sleep for the night.

    You set the alarm on your phone to wake you up in the morning.

  • Death

    Death

    Death is a part of life.

    It causes us great strife.

    It takes away our loved ones

    And leaves us all alone.

    It affects us all differently,

    For we have different ways that we grieve,

    But I know that I personally believe

    That death is the end; the end of everything.

    Once someone’s gone, they’re gone for good.

    Maybe there’s a God and an afterlife. Who knows?

    All I do know is that I will always try

    To bring happiness and joy to the people in my life.

    I will try to make the world great in the best way that I can

    By using the gifts and talents that make me who I am.

    I may not be perfect; not in the slightest

    But I strive to be a light; a light that shines brightest

    When I’m surrounded by those who are caring and supportive.

    I don’t like to see people in pain,

    Either physically or emotionally.

    Their pain is something that I want to take away,

    But I know I can’t do that,

    For I’m not superhuman.

    I’m only a man; a man with a plan;

    A plan to see this world be the best world that it can.

    How it will be done, I honestly don’t know.

    What I do know is that I’ll be a light that glows.

    I care about people; always have and always will.

    That’ll never change; at least, I don’t think it will.

    I strive to be better; to be different.

    I want to learn from my own failures, shortcomings, and mistakes.

    I want to be someone that people would want to meet.

    I want to be someone that people could appreciate.

    Even though I don’t expect anything in return,

    I will do anything I can to bring joy to this world,

    So that if I die tomorrow, I’ll be proud of all I’ve done.

    I don’t know what will happen to me when I die.

    All I know is, I’m going to appreciate life and just take things one day at a time.