Step outside the building of books
and enter a world that is pure yet not pristine
Once ignorant minds see more than the luxuries
that America forces its people to desire
Yet more and more ears open wide
to the knowledge preached
from mouths of wise minds
Listen closely as their emotions unravel into words
of forgotten languages once inscribed
on tongues of natives who sought
the Dream that ruined lives
Trot closely toward the people
who, like the soil, belong to without owning the land
that men have not treated as regal
though more precious than a king's corwn
First hand experiences with nature
don't come like second hand smoke
for medicine now cannot cure the smog
that stangles our future aspirations
because the city is no place
to accomodate the entire human race

For once in life
I did something great
believing in myself
as I walked
my first challenging hike
through endless painted trails
allowing a path to nature
to blossom in me Seeing and learning
what this world creates
gave me new family members
to thank
redwood trees
for showing bravery
crystal clear streams
for humming peace in my ears
tall rocky mountains
for giving me courage

Caring and loving
for things that can't communicate
sacred wildlife
hiding to stay safe
colorful butterflies
brightening my days
shameless flowers
bringing a lovely smell to the air
made me respect and take care of me