This world has been in existence for billions of years
Arrival of a new species or noted appearance of one
Wasn't an unusual thing, specifically great or notable
But the human species, in many forms, changed that
By evolution or creation, mistake or miracle of time
These humans could speak, coordinate behavior, act
The rest of nature hadn't yet shown the same ability
But are humans a blessing or a curse to this planet?
Have we destroyed it, as we scoured it for resources
I've wondered why we exist, and yet, does it matter
Because if we are a curse, we should then wonder
Why were we the chosen as agents of destruction
