Oceans rising
deserts drying

Do we run for lack of choice
or are we chased
across continents
and ages

Do we stay put and defend
worthy of the salt in the earth
counting off the drops of rain
ticking off the gradations left us

longterm trees
screwing the earth with our roots
pissing in the air
staining the sand with their blood

the grandmothers are calling
transforming energy

are you torn with indecision and doubt
walking the fence post
are you collapsing with the weight

or is it the light of hope
i see in your eyes
when we succeed