This is a story I wrote for my daughter, to consider how one person, one decision can change the world.
I wrote this story back in 2020 when we were working on newave as a startup.
Tiffany had stated we should never use petroleum-based plastic as a packaging solution, and I think the concept and story is more relevant than ever.
One voice is not much
Could appear out of touch
and lacking in volume and force
yet without such a voice
there may not be choice
in altering histories course
if the world is to change
why would it be strange
that one girl helps deliver a dream
while others do wait
some are stuck in debate
one girl with one voice it may seem
for the world where we live
is not like a sieve
that excludes the plastic and waste
in our oceans they gather
it really does matter
to reduce the build up with haste
production is growing
and most without knowing
contribute each day to the problem
yet why is our youth
the burden of proof
where it rests upon them to solve them
and if we don’t listen
our oceans will glisten
with plastic and other false jewels
our oceans are dying
we’re not really trying
have we the courage and tools?
if there’s a chance
you need just a glance
our children are calling for change
support a new legacy
not shareholder supremacy
executives may think it is strange
that we look for solutions
not add to pollution
supporting science not fads
for it’s those who stand tall
and willing to fall
creating changes to which we are glad
stock markets adjust
and shareholders trust
we don’t care of the oceans troubles
yet if we demand
to make changes at hand
a circular economy doubles
