Gaia's call for Kids

I'm a  little disappointed in a radio news-director in Texas who writes on his blog that global warming a a sham of big business to make money. I think his judgement is lessened by Texas myopia. Anyway, just thought I'd mention the post from the Long Star state.

Meantime, I'm still trying to keep this month's posts in the poetic realms so here's another thought of why the Children and Nature network's philosophy is so important to today's children.

Gaia’s Lament

© 2010 Rolland G Smith

When eyes of youth look up at us

And ask what do we see?

The answer lies within our love

Of nature's land and sea.

All children know that deep within

Their spirit is attuned

To trees and plants and furry things

And flowers that festoon.

Kids need adults to take the step

And point to what’s outdoors.

To see what crawls and buzzes ‘round

Or washes up on shore.

They’ll come a time in children’s lives

When growing they forget

To see the stars and sniff the breeze

Or feel a barefoot - wet.

But there is hope within our hearts

When actions are profound.

So keep the vision in your mind

When children are around.

Then take them out to feel the earth

And its connecting force

For then they’ll know the grace of all -

That nature is the source.