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The literal meaning of the poem (The Paraphrase)

He saw a dead crow


in a drain
near the post office.
Meaning: The persona saw a dead crow in a drain near the post
office.
He saw an old man
gasping for air
Meaning: The persona saw an old man who need to breathe
clean air
and a baby barely able to breathe
Meaning: The persona saw a baby who had problems to breathe
easily.
in a crowded morning clinic.
Meaning: The persona saw the old man and the baby at a clinic
in the morning. The clinic is full with patients.
This land is so rich.
Meaning: The country where the persona lives is wealthy
because it is rich with natural sources.

Why should we suffer like this?
Meaning: Even though the country is rich, the people are ill due
to environmental damage and pollution.
I want clean air
for my grandchildren.
Meaning: The persona wants clean air which is free from
pollution for the future generation

I want the damned fools
to leave the forest alone.
Meaning: The persona wants the irresponsible people who cut
and burn down the trees to stop destroying the forest.
I want the trees to grow,
Meaning: The persona wants to see the trees to grow,
the rivers run free,
Meaning: The persona wants to see the rivers flow freely
without water pollution,

and the earth covered with grass.
Meaning: The persona wants to see the earth covered with
green grass
Let the politicians plan how we may live with dignity,
now and always.
Meaning: Let the politicians / authorities plan how the people
in the country may live with dignity by taking steps to protect
the environment.

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