Can I just pick a flower?

Can I pick a flower
without destroying the ozone
without warming the planet
or ruining the view
for strangers
for neighbors
for my children's
children's
children?
Can I just pick a flower?

My lawn is a tribute
to green living
to biodiversity
to environmental preservation

My trash is rich with easy-to-digest nutrients
supporting indigenous life

Can I pick a flower?
Can I enjoy it guilt-free?

I reuse plastic bottles and bags
carrying them like money

I use fluorescent lights
that flicker and glower
during my short cold shower

So, can I pick ...
sorry
MAY I pick a flower?

May I enjoy its succulent power
with my eyes closed

ignoring the island of trash
bigger than Texas
the mountainous landfills
all seeking redress
the dying and drying
of all land into desert

What could picking this one flower hurt?

Can I just pick a flower?