Precariously trailing the crest of the mountain
seeking relief in the canyon below
darkness calling, caressing my sadness 
silence delivering a salve to my soul

The mountain and I together embrace
the ails of the world that won't mend
love, respect, tolerance have been erased
replaced by hatred, greed, disgrace...

Suffering losses beyond measure
the mountain has witnessed a lifetime
of nature's abuse and lost treasure
if human the suffering would be a crime

Sadness swells and the earth starts to shudder
tears from heaven fall upon my face
a loud voice climbs up the canyon
its sonorous notes the silence replaces

Please do not lay down your sword
fight for the land, the sky, the ocean, and all
your trying alone gives us hope
you must return home and answer the call