Borrowed
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children.” – Native American Proverb
Native Americans remind us Mother Earth
won’t survive endless waste and consumption.
The planet is a living organism
on temporary loan from our children.
I practice moderation, reduce carbon footprint,
recycle cardboard, plastic and paper,
compost eggshells, coffee grounds, wilted veggies.
These actions protect creeks and ocean, replenish soil.
My xeriscape garden flourishes
without draining natural resources.
Fragrant salvia, sage nourish bees,
attract tiny birds, exude herby incense.
Tribes once roamed fecund continent,
healers who chanted, drummed,
smudged to restore,
eradicate toxic spirits.
I spread protective mulch around lilies,
dead-head hibiscus, hardy hydrangeas,
knead rich humus into flower beds,
appreciate native oak trees, water sparingly.
Visit Jennifer's website: jlagier.net
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children.” – Native American Proverb
Native Americans remind us Mother Earth
won’t survive endless waste and consumption.
The planet is a living organism
on temporary loan from our children.
I practice moderation, reduce carbon footprint,
recycle cardboard, plastic and paper,
compost eggshells, coffee grounds, wilted veggies.
These actions protect creeks and ocean, replenish soil.
My xeriscape garden flourishes
without draining natural resources.
Fragrant salvia, sage nourish bees,
attract tiny birds, exude herby incense.
Tribes once roamed fecund continent,
healers who chanted, drummed,
smudged to restore,
eradicate toxic spirits.
I spread protective mulch around lilies,
dead-head hibiscus, hardy hydrangeas,
knead rich humus into flower beds,
appreciate native oak trees, water sparingly.
Visit Jennifer's website: jlagier.net
