On a cool night,
the last day
of March
in the year 2007,
a group of people
share a common dream.

To give
something back
to our dear,
suffering planet.

These people
have made
a commitment
to themselves,
to each other,
to our planet.

This commitment
was simple,
purposeful,
and heartfelt.

Even though
is appeared
symbolic,
its effect
was far more
profound.

For one hour,
on this night,
all extra,
electrical equipment
was switched off.

It seems
irrelevant,
it seems
needless,
yet it is not.

One person
in isolation,
is small.

One small group
in unison,
will make
a small dint.

One large group
in concert,
can change
our world.

For just
60 short minutes,
these people
made a difference.

They shared
hope,
a common goal,
a Universal need.

For
they stood
as one,
on the shoulders
of many.

Do they
understand
what they did?

Yes,
they
do!

Do they know
what they
have achieved?

May be,
may be not,
does is matter?

Together,
united,
sharing,
committed.

It
was
Earth Hour!

© Gary Dodd 2007