Never Leave It

If we stay here much longer
our bare feet will take root
in this dark sacred earth
and we will never leave it

While soft sands have cradled us
and teal green oceans cleansed
there are other shorelines
there are more horizons yet

If we stay here much longer
our arms turn to branches
in this clean fragrant air
and we will never leave it

While fresh rivers carried us
and green pastures nurtured
there are many more streets
there are more expanses yet

If we stay here much longer
our eyes will become stars
in this breathtaking sky
and we will never leave it