Awaiting

I met my best friend,

The Earth 

One fine day.

She was,

but a warm friend

as always.

I asked her 

for water,

as I was tired 

from the long journey.

Earth gave me

an odd laugh

but handed a glass

nonetheless.

I glanced at it

and looked up back.

Her eyes were moistened,

as her voice cracked,

"This is all that is left."

I was eerily silent

as my gaze

locked on the glass 

for the tenth time 

that day.

In it were 

minute chips 

of plastic 

immersed 

in uncanny black water.

I was 

beyond parched

and so forced the 'water' 

down my throat.

I asked the Earth

for some food

as I was tired 

from the long journey.

She studied me,

pitifully,

but handed a plate

nonetheless.

I gazed at it

and regretted everything.

Instead of 

some 

delightful fruits

there were sandwiches 

of currency notes

and cakes

of gold coins.

How I was supposed to eat them

I didn't know.

I looked at Earth,

but she cried,

"You wanted it all your life."

I tried a stunt

and took a bite.

My stomach churned

and I fell to the floor

I couldn't breathe,

and was screaming

at the top of my lungs

or so I tried to.

I couldn't let out a 

quiet murmur

without my body

hurting all over.

I motioned

for some oxygen, 

some air,

and finally

Earth broke down.

I expected to hear,

"There isn't much."

But she wailed,

"There isn't any left!"

My life 

passed 

before my eyes

and I couldn't see

my successes, 

or 

my massive wealth

all I saw

was every second

how I betrayed 

the only friend 

I had,

The Earth.