Now is the time

We can't just watch the seasons turn

or wait for someone else to learn.

The earth is crying, loud and clear -

the time to act is now and here.

We're rooted deep in sacred ground,

where hope still grows without a sound.

But roots alone can't change the sky -

we need bold hands, and hearts that try.

So water love, and plant your care.

Speak truth. Breathe peace. Show up. Be there.

Hope isn't still - it moves, it leads.

Let's be the change the planet needs.

© Stephen Allen Jun 2025