One Earth Now

Trampled under boot and wheel
The earth feels the weight of steel
Bearing destruction and pain
Protests and deaths all in vain
There is no person we can blame
Tragic players in this game
No side right and no side wrong
Only hubris that’s headstrong
Overdue yet not too late
To reach out and to relate
Having failed to see the need
For security, in deed
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In this world we must work together
Resolve conflicts that storms we weather
No person or group can go it alone
For all our misdeeds we must atone
Through compassion and understanding
The way revealed to peace longstanding
Diplomacy based on honesty
Matched by actions of integrity
Challenges before us now loom large
To tackle these we must all take charge
Seeing beyond petty desires
Thus not consumed by wildfires
This Age of Greed and Stupid must end
Our civilization now defend
Call all leaders to fulfill their vows
Protect and nurture, wellness espouse
Together every tribe and nation
End injustice and its causation
One Earth now, no more separation
Care for Gaia in exaltation
Be kind to others and change our course
United become a peaceful force
With love in our hearts let us now rise
All nations and peoples our allies