Water was served with paper straws,
A nod to the past.
Plastic bags were once all the rage in
Grocery stores.
Paper sacks were almost obsolete.
But now all kinds of plastic items are
Clogging our oceans and whales'
Stomachs.
Our throw-away lifestyle has become a
Menace.
Glass bottles,
Reusable shavers,
Recycling is back.
This turn of events teaches me that
We should consider the consequences
Before we so quickly discard the old and
Wholeheartedly embrace the new,
And not just when it comes to plastic.