The earth is a ball

But don’t kick it around

Don’t stab it or crush it,

But esteem it,

For it is the cradle

And the grave.

So tread on it gently

And wipe her forehead with your right hand

Or caress her cheek

For she is the mother of all mankind

Like the first Mother Eve

But she is also the mother of all created things

The trees..

The flowers..

The cattle..

The birds..

The rivers..

The mountains..

She is the mother of water and fire..

So protect it

Save its freshness

And protect her environment,

Against all wars and destruction,

Against all the greedy and evil guys,

Against all atomic bombs

And chemical weapons

And biological weapons

Don’t turn it into a ticking time-bomb

With your abominable selfishness.

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The World is a ball

Full of secrets

In this rotating universe

It is full of temporary life and stability

So appreciate its value

And defend it against the various hazards.

Touch her forehead with your forehead:

Prostrate yourself in worship

Of the All-giving  and All-forgiving Creator.