The weaving
"In times gone by we only knew our little patch of place
far away and other people, never really face to face
But now our view has widened and we perceive the loom
our collective choices, adding up to likely doom
our fathers made the fiber and our mothers spun us well and true
but each thread is easily broken, alone there is little we can do
so now is the time for weaving life together strong and fine
what is the story of this tapestry to be told for the rest of time?
let our fabric clothe our mother earth in dignity and grace
and include well being and freedom into every human face
let us honor the fact that nature is our only healthy home
and future generations be given cause to admire what we have done
oh let me be a thread in the fabric of our time
weave me into everything that is both coarse and fine
let my color brighten the cloth along with those of many others
may my presence help it to be good and strong
may it be useful forever"
chrys countryman 2003
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