A New Planet
I pledge alliance to the earth
And the magic for which she is
Sustaining life, and the pursuit of happiness
I pledge alliance to the trees
And the roots that mirror their branches
Breathing water and air through the process of mere existence
I pledge alliance to the oceans
And the current that flows twisting
Carrying life across the miles on and on and on
This planet is older than we are
And we have always had the answers
Buried within the systems and layers
Of soil that calls to be healed
Like Dorothy with her Ruby slippers
The answers are with us, here, now
Casting shadow and light
Stirring night into day once again
As the process continues
Claim your spot
And make sure that you know how to grow vegetables
Trade the ship for the spade
Build for yourself your home
Trading the concrete jungle
For fields and forests
Learn to listen to the land
And the secrets that she whispers
With every passing breath
And you will learn the way
To absolute freedom
Hand over hand
Gripping the axe and the mattock
This Poet's Dream 