August

Never in humanity’s history
Has there been a more pressing need
Than to stand tall and collectively sow,
With intention, a seed

That will grow without limitation,
And boldly, facing the sun,
Reflect the wisdom upheld eternally
To share widely with everyone.

We fail to plan for future events,
So often thinking only of now
And what we can gain in the moment,
Rather than how we can bow

To a greater need, selflessly,
And pave the way ahead,
To evolve as a whole, as one,
To lead rather than be led.

Now is the time to change,
To embrace the momentum for good,
To exercise the will at last,
To grow a forest, not wood.