The Life of a World
Wrap me in your arms,
Don't let evil in.
Keep my soul from harm.
Only your purity will do.
Your rejuvenating breath,
Your slowly pulsing heart.
I know you know no death
For you reside inside my mind.
My mother and my father,
Friend and sister too.
I feel I am a bother
For you have much to do.
Your gentle hand can quiet,
Your soothing voice can heal,
And when you come into sight
My worries fall behind.
I am only one of many.
Your love has touched us all.
Your beauty comes in plenty
For your Mother of our Earth.
Now I'm sitting in your lap.
Your creatures all around.
The forest is your cap
And the sun equals your crown!
Now the rain is gently falling,
For sorrow's in your heart.
Your children are disappearing
As the humans show no regard.
My heart begins to ache
At the thought of losing you
Not only for my sake
But for my children's too.
So please do not go silent.
Show them you can fight.
Gather up your armies,
And dwarf them with your might.
For what good will living be
If you're not there to guide?
You gave my life to me
Will progress leave you far behind?
ã1997 Janelle K. Vargas