With sorrow and regret I write to you
Mother of earth, mother of birth
I have hurt you in many ways and many days.
I've cut trees, in not one or twos or threes
I have contaminated the soils, most I have hurt and destroyed.
I have coughed into the air and cursed and fled.
I have sighed at you, oh I'm nothing but a fool.
With sorrow and regret I plead you,
Mother of earth and rebirth
Who heals the earth with your rebirth
And fills the oceans with your tears
And shields us from the blazing sun with your flesh,
Here I am, asking for forgiveness
For having hurt your children
Those that live in houses and nests
Those on bridges and tents
Those that are yet to be born and yet to die.
I'm sorry and I say goodbye.
©sora-sama
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