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One World, Our World

Let the river
flow where it will
    Our eyes will see
what they must
     we depend on it 
and the plants
it nourishes
    We depend on it 
for its flowering waters
    we depend on it
for daytime
     and nightfall
the seasons form
     the perimeter 
of this world
   as it blows 
hot and cold
   Let's not forget 
what we owe
this planet
    We are the stewards
            and the life
we take from this blue orb
should not be
taken too lightly
Together we can 
     save the creatures 
of this world
   Together we can 
forget petty differences and 
   work together 
for the dream
     of a planet 
restored
        Our work 
will take us from the 
  depths of the 
ocean 
  to the heights of
the Himalayas
    Take a deep breath!
     Recognize the kinship of all life!
AND ACT!

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