River of Dust

River Of Dust

Shirley Jackson Socan, 2008

Mother Earth, Keep us safe and grounded
Father, hear our cries
There’s little children dying
And we’re still asking why

Countries fighting over oil wells
Others are wading through the mud
We’re still spilling our brother’s blood

There’s fire on the mountain
There’s lightning in the sky
Can’t no longer find clear water
When the river’s are running dry

There’s fire on the mountain
There’s lightning in the sky
Can’t no longer find clear water
When the river’s are running dry

Mother Earth, Keep us safe and grounded
Father, hear our cries
There’s little children dying
And we’re still asking why

And we’re still asking why…
And we’re still asking why…