#109 Humanity - the great killer

Humans have always had the potential to impact the earth

Either to celebrate and elevate it, or damage it beyond repair

For some reason they seem to like to chose the latter



They've caused great wars due to disagreement

Radiation makes some islands untouchable

Punched a hole right in the atmosphere

And wiped countless species from the planet



So many species.

So many cries and sounds never to be known

Hunted for sport, food, curiosity, or because they didn't know better



Given how many species they made leave this world

It seems curious it took us so long when they were tying to

One species, whose eradication took so long

Caused celebration amongst the humans that hadn't been seen before



Was this just their bloodlust showing through? (again)

Not quite. In 1980, WHO declared smallpox eradicated.

They had destroyed a whole disease.



And now. It looks like they may be close again.

Loosing part of the Earth is not often something to celebrate

But this time, I'm going to join in with those humans

Cheering the use of destructive powers for good, once more.

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