The Earth Is My Witness

The Gathering

Mother earth look at her closely

she looks at her baby and she sighs

the slight breathing pause that she takes it builds her and

makes her strong

She refuses to give her up

and we close our eyes

Her hands touch the round stomach

and feel the kick

The eyes that have seen so much cry

with the water she starts to rinse her face

And refuses to give her up

And we close our eyes

And you close your eyes