Clad in cerulean silk and
Giving life to the universe,
Mother of water, of lakes.
We’re here to guard you.
Equally for us all to flourish,
Crossing peaks and valleys
You have come, Mother,
To nourish the soil of this earth.
Stretching your golden hands
For birds and beasts to nestle,
To find shelter in your lap,
You’re a haven for the world.
Defiling your body, we humans
Became inhuman and yet,
Our depravities you bore
Lending yourself up for our lineage
To undo the abuse and wrongs
We friends now hold hands.
We pledge to preserve you,
Give new life to you, Mother.
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