Hello my friends hello
It is nice to see you today
When will we be ready to understand
That we cannot treat her that way


It is imperative that we learn right now
No more waiting for another day
If we give up and do nothing at all
Then we have given our rights away



We need to start treating her right
We need to give her a chance
What can you do for your mother
Consider the ramifications in advance



No other thing is more important
But that you do this now
It is not just an activist's dream
With grace we can take a bow



To treat the earth with due respect
And show her that we really care
Anonymous donations to the landfill
Will not bring her out of despair



She will not listen if we scream
She cannot understand the creeping ills
But she will know that all is not lost
When abundance begins to charm the hills



We walk along and do not listen
We clear the paths and open the doors
And she has begged us not to enter
But no one listens anymore



We each are given all the chances
We take for granted all the perks
It is within our power to make it better
Just stop and listen to Mother Earth



Keep the days in natural lifelines
Don't depend on false belief
Treat her like your life depends on it
And know your quest will bring relief

©Jane April 6, 2007