VOICES FROM THE EARTH

A continent both bold and new, through voyagers came into view,

  Soaring mountains sent their falls of clear and sparkling streams for all.

Flakes of gold gleamed from her sands, diamonds sparkled through the land.

  Fertile soils their bounty shared, as Mother Earth her secrets bared.

Plants for food that promised health, enough for all, she shared her wealth.

  A Pipe of Peace with burning fire, in symbols spoke of man’s desire,

To share this peace and harmony, enjoy Earth’s bounties equally.

   In gratitude Thanksgiving Day, was called to help all show the way.

To share its bounty each year new - all nations were included too.

   Mother Earth supplied it all, Heavens bounties were on call.

But Pipe of Peace soon was spurned, as lust for power, eyes soon turned.

   And in exchange for gifts of worth, man pillaged and ransacked the Earth.

With chemicals he mixed her foods, laughed at warnings, acted rude.

   And from the Earth they asked for more of all her inner oil stores.

Preserved throughout the centuries old, “But use with care,”

       her warning told.

   “Wasteful ways – polluted air, is harming quality of fare,”

Growth of food cannot sustain as streams hold poisons and acid rain.

   “We’re at the crossroads,” Earth’s voice speaks,

         “Hear the rumblings from the deep.”