Thirteen Moons Society

A Psalm for Gaia

Written by Dolores Stewart Riccio, used with permission

The Earth is my mother, I shall not want. 
She nurtures me in green pastures; 
she freshens me with flowing waters. 
She restores my body and awakens my soul.
Although I walk in the shadow 
of changing seasons and passing time, 
I will not fear death, 
for the essence of life is within me, 
the peace and beauty of Earth comfort me. 
She teaches me to harvest her abundant gifts, 
she fills my heart with compassion, 
I drink from the cup of simple pleasures.
As I look to the skies with wonder 
at the immensity of the universe, 
I know I am blessed beyond measure 
to live all the days of my life 
in the bountiful house of Gaia.