Walk Softly

A circle forms  - with drums, song, and mirth

No greater cause, is found - or value worth

With combined energies and love - we’ll on this day birth

Our heart  - felt praise - for Mother Earth

Have from our senses – we taken, a leave?

That in the name of profit we drill & cleave

Continue to consume – unchecked, naïve

My contribution to your wounds – I now grieve

That we have life – your ongoing gift

Time that complacent minds - recognize need to shift

All life forms are one – time to heal the rift

Else result of cause & effect - will surely, be swift

We owe you thanks - that we have air

Forget space travel – show you we care

With each step – less imprint, I now declare

Move within, your embrace – my walk now a prayer