Planet Guardians: A Daily Mission
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Each day brings new opportunities to honor, defend, respect and restore the only home we've ever known.
"EARTH REVERENCE"
I walk gently upon this soil, mindful of each footfall throughout the seasons. Spring finds me planting seeds with whispered gratitude, summer has me conserving water even as the sun demands more. When autumn leaves fall, I see not waste but future nourishment, collecting them for compost that will feed next year's growth. In winter's gelid silence, I take only what I need, leaving the rest for creatures whose survival margins are thinner than mine, my respect for Earth isn't confined to a single day of celebration but lives in countless small choices - refusing plastic, repairing instead of replacing, observing without disturbing. When I harvest vegetables from my garden, I thank both soil and sun for their generosity. This reverence is woven through ordinary days, a quiet covenant between myself and the living world that sustains us all.
© CONCETTA PIPIA
U.S.
"LIONIZING THE JOLLIFICATION"
Each step I take on the grass
Each time I lie down on the rocks
Each time a stone pinched me
Mother Earth is celebrating with us
When the rain drenches the trees
When the glistening sun touches streams
When the spring speaks melody
Mother Earth is merrymaking with us
Her patience when I jump on her
Her compassion when we dig earth
Her empathy when we use grenades
Mother Earth is teaching patience to us
She taught me the intensity of tolerance
She asked me to forgive calmly
She sheltered even the egoistic men
So, why can't I party with such a strong lady, happily?
© SONAL RAO
India
The laughter of the earth blooms
Where?
In its flowers
How?
By the petals of its continents.
The laughter of the earth ripples in the seas,
Where?
In its waters
How?
From the smile of its waves.
The laughter of the earth blows
Where?
In its winds
How?
From the thunder of its clouds.
The laughter of the earth shines,
Where?
In the sun
How?
From its golden rays.
The laughter of the earth beams
Where?
In its moon
How?
From its silvery beams.
The laughter of the earth will be saved:
Where?
On earth
How?
By our response to Mother Earth lullabies full of love.
© MEHRANGIZ TALAIEZADEH
Iran
"OUR PLANET EARTH"
You're my breath of fresh air
My morning light in the sky
Idyllic mountains in the fog
Swaying of trees in the park
Smell of flowers in my garden
An orchestra of birds singing
The reason to see clouds float
Gurgling of lakes and streams
Making me feel alive with smiles
Laughter fills the heart with love
Show respect to God's creatures
Mother Earth is our home planet.
© GLORIA MAGALLANES-LOEB
U.S.
"CELEBRATE NATURE"
As I walk barefoot on the dewy grass, feeling the earth's gentle caress, I'm reminded of the profound connection we share with our planet. Every day is an opportunity to celebrate, honor and nuture this sacred bond.
In my own small way, I try to be mindful of my footprint. I reduce, reuse, and recycle; conserve water and energy; and support local, sustainable initiatives. I also make time for nature - walking in the woods, watching sunsets, or simply sitting by a river, listening to its gentle flow.
But celebrating Earth is not just about individual actions; it's also about collective awareness and advocacy. It's about educating ourselves and others about the urgent need for environmental protection, and working together to create a more sustainable future.
© PRAISE MK NKHOMA
Malawi
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"THE EARTH SONG"
I searched for the Earth song
In the valleys and into the hills
I asked the wind where it came from
Didn't know how far the rays of the sun
I was looking for the Earth song
Sitting by the brook all day long
In the silence I was drowning
Half-awake or I might be just dreaming
I want to hear the Earth song
The echoes of her lullaby
To see the cacophony playing
Right before this very eye
Then I heard the crashing of the waves
Rushing to the shore in an endless parade
The thunder roared above so loud
Followed by the rain tiptoeing in the ground
The owls hoot and bees buzzing
Hills are alive with the song of the Earth
Roosters cackle, cows moo in the meadow
Valleys are alive with the song of the Earth
I don't want to get lost from the melody and rhythm
Or at least I could stay just pretending
I'm sad because I didn't know
There's no playback of the song to show
The Earth song cannot be repeated
Every moment is a masterpiece
The melody and rhythm were it belongs
In every heartbeat you can hear that song
Alas, can I bring it back, may I hear it again?
Remember there is no more rewinding
Every moment, every heartbeat is a masterpiece
The Earth is silent but only once when it passes
I dreamed of a dream of dreams
Every moment, every heartbeat is a masterpiece
Yeah, I have found the earth song.
© FLOYD GALE CABUS
Philippines