avarice
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The extinction of the Dodo bird symbolizes the destructive impact of human greed on nature, exemplified by the 1600s arrival of European colonizers in Mauritius, which led to overhunting, deforestation, and the introduction of invasive species. This exploitative mindset persists today, with industrial demands from countries like China further accelerating species destruction. Both Western
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The tender image of a mother and child, a bond as old as time itself, sets the stage for this poem. It delves into the profound connection between parent and offspring, a force woven into the very fabric of nature. Yet, a shadow falls upon this idyllic scene. We, humans, with our insatiable desires,
Addy's Verse 