Health, Naturally!

I stand in reverence of Mother Earth.
Each day, I  pause, I pray
in gentle hues of morning’s light.

I sit amidst the flowing streams,
touch the cool waters.
I lie in the lush green fields
teaming with wildness.I watch thankful bees & hummingbirds
buzz and hum, flitting back and forth,
gathering the sweet nectar of life
from fragrant, blooming flowers.Leaving the refuge of the trees,
birds take flight towards
the vast expanse of sky.
They soar rising higher and higher.

The pulse of life beats strong and clear.
My soul requires this sacred ground.
Here, I find sanctuary, sustenance, renewal.

Fully aware of what’s at stake,
my heart aligns with nature’s plea.
Earth’s inspiring beauty beckons me
to seek connection, communion;
to be of service.

Standing with others, I vow.
I pledge to mend the wounds,
restore life’s flow;
to honor earth in all I do.

Remnants of carelessness
and lack of foresight linger.
Operating from a sense of lack,
greed, & always demanding more,
many continue to desecrate
our soil, our air, our waters.
We clear forests, over-fish oceans,
pollute our rivers, fill in wetlands…
focusing on short-term gain
versus long-term benefits.

Taking, never giving back
our planet, our home,
our source of survival is in peril!
Scars of neglect & shadows remain.
Signs, as far as our eyes can see,
bear witness to our ravaged planet.

Dear Humanity, we have a problem!
We can no longer remain silent, do nothing.

Complacency is not an answer.

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