This is an #oraclechallenge. I had the rattle
https://www.colettebaronreid.com/oracle/the-rattle/
which guides us to pray for the earth. I see the earth as the great mother spirit so twisted this as a prayer to the earth spirit.
Spirit we pray
Hear our pleas
Help those who still deny
To feel your grief
While storm winds blow
And icy rain drops fall
Glaciers melt and flow
Forests roar a fiery call
Is it too late for us?
Because we ignored it all
We stood by without heed
And watched your earth bleed
Spirit we fear
You now turn away
Your blessings denied
Our price to pay
While hurricanes blow
And endless snowfall
Raging rivers overflow
Earth shakes at nature’s call
Is it too late for us?
Because we ignored it all
We stood by without heed
And watched your earth bleed
Spirit guide us
On the right path
Give us the strength we need
Give us the heart
Garden of Eden
Took more than our share
Greedy nature of men
Not enough love or care
Is it too late for us?
Because we took it all
We stood by without heed
And watched your earth bleed
Spirit forgive
The damage done
Show us your mercy
Teach us to love
@resonut123 Mar 2022
The Earth prayer plea is very poignant. Sad but true, how man can destroy the Earth and create problems.
Strong powerful Lyric, especially the Garden of Eden verse.
I think we're very close to the point that it might be too late, for future Generations.
#tit4tat1-repaid. Thanks.
@apolez3 Mar 2022
It's really sweet; on a bad day it could bring me to tears... #tit4tat2
@darcistrutt Feb 2022
The "is it too late" resonates. Sad situation for mother earth but lovely writing. There is still hope in the end if we can learn to love.
@leslie333 Feb 2022
I like these prayer lyrics very much. Sentiments I think of often. And this perfectly fits the card's prompt.
@tunecat Feb 2022
This reads like a prayer and as you say that os what it is. #tit-for-tat I also felt the intensity, heartfelt ness and the genuine .. well let’s say it’s difficult to put into words the emotions that come up when reflecting on the cock up we’ve made of things
@writeandwrong Feb 2022
Phew, this brought tears to my eyes... to current and true from beginning to end. Love especially the last verse because thisis what needs to be the lasting words in all of us. Would love to hear this set to music at some point. Beautiful work on the challenge! Thanks for participating! :)
@coolparadiso Feb 2022
Yup a good slant on an important story! We are very slow learners! #tit4tat. Nicely said!