planter's song

poem by Ruth Salles – with music

Video with the author!

Chalkboard drawing by João Batista Conrado

sow the seed
underground.
The sun she feels,
the rain she waits for.

For the earth to be soft,
have your hands full of love.
Slowly the bud sprouts,
and then the flower blooms.

The plant, on the ground,
your feet soon stretch,
your body lifts,
your arms wave.

And the trees soon grow
under the sun that shines so brightly.
They are the most diverse sisters
within the same family.

the plant planted
goes branching,
leafy leaves,
its fruit showing.

And the fruit ripens
and one day it falls to the ground.
And still don't forget
that you have another mission.

for your seed
penetrates the earth.
The sun she feels,
the rain she waits for.

And the trees soon grow
under the sky that shines so brightly.
They are the most diverse sisters
within the same family.

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