Poetry is a written and verbal art form that dates back to ancient times. The poetry in Song of Humanity addresses different dimensions of the human condition, including the relationships that human beings have with themselves and other people, and humanity's relationship with Nature.–Gordon Van Smith

Over a very long period of time, Homo sapiens have ravaged the Earth. Large areas of the planet were dramatically altered and ruined by the devastating effects of climate change. Global warming and toxic pollution created environments that were deadly to the life forms of the world. War, famine, and disease have decimated life on our planet. Earth had become a vast wasteland. The widespread desolation caused by humankind led to the eradication of a multitude of species. Humanity was on the...