Earth Day Song 2009

A local Earth Day fair is hosting a competition for the big environmental day. Students of all ages can enter posters, skits, songs, videos, etc. honoring the green planet for a chance to win something, although I don't know what it is, nor do I care.
As part of her piano assignment, my daughter wrote this song to enter. Being in first grade, I admit I had to help a bit, but I can assure anyone that these are her words, her thoughts, her ideas. I just gave them some meter--the song doesn't even rhyme.
And I know she's my kid and all, but I am just so proud of her. I think she gets it, the whole idea of loving nature and nature will love you back-- you just have to see it.
The video follows, and because she's got a few holes in her mouth and a desperate need of braces, I'll post the lyrics as well.



The Love of the Earth
by EMc

The Earth is our mother
We take care of her
And she gives us gifts in return.

We have to remember
To notice her gifts
When we go outside in her world.

We see all the animals
Feel cool creek water
Smell wildflowers and spicebush too,
We hear little chickadees
Taste blackberries
And know all the love of the Earth.

So reduce your garbage
Reuse what you can
And recycle everything else.

And you’ll be rewarded
When you go outside
And know all the love of the Earth.

You can see all the animals
Feel cool creek water
Smell wildflowers and spicebush too,
Hear little chickadees
Taste blackberries
And know all the love of the Earth.