The Soil Life Stands Upon

The soil beneath our feet

Is a treasure we can’t repeat

It sustains us and all life

But we treat it like a knife

We plow and till and dig

Leaving it exposed and big

We drain its moisture and its health

Until it’s just a barren shelf

But the soil is not a toy

To use and destroy

It’s the foundation of our world

And it must be preserved and unfurled

So let’s cherish and protect

This precious resource, let’s not neglect

For without healthy soil

Our future is bleak and toil

So let’s be mindful of what we sow

And work to preserve the soil below

For a better world for all

We must rise and stand tall