A blade of grass, a sapling, plant or tree
What oh what will I grow up to be?
In the era of stress and virus
Will I grow into who I am meant to be?
When time has lost meaning, now seems forever
Will forever be the now for me?
Just yesterday my friend played with me
Today he is sick, I cannot him even see
Or meet to console, our plans now on hold
Who, when, why, what can I see
A future where I need the ABCs
Or just the now to live and love?
Will I grow from toddler to teen, tween, adult
Or perish like unwanted weeds exposed to Roundup?
Now more than ever before, the time to know
Live, grow, love the morrow?
Yes, the earth is breathing, the sky is clear
Blue the color, birds sing cheer
Animals know no fear, the pig lies with her piglets
In the middle of the road, as no cars zoom here.
Butterflies, bees hover to collect nectar
Trees grow green, no conflict here
Time is frozen, capsulated, in contrast
To just the before year.
Hail fellow humans before it is too late
We all must encounter Fate
Change the way we treat sentient beings
Who show us just how to do it?
Live and let live
Grow, show others how
Slow down, the end is far
Just enjoy the ride, the journey for all
Is Mother earth rebounding from the clutches
Of empty thoughts, and churches
Lonely roads, concrete edifices
Family ties, homes, happiness.
Breathe easy, eat simple
Vegetables, fruits, nuts, plants, leaves
Let animals roam free, honey bees soar
Cows nurse calf not humans galore
We decide!
