We put our name upon the deed
and claim we own the land,
but its been here for many years
and cared for with special hands.

Stately trees rooted in the earth
many before we came,
should we declare their ownership
and show we’ve staked our claim.

The sun and water bring them life
and through time they’ve survived,
this work of Mother Nature
right before our earthly eyes.

We’re simply humble caretakers
of this ground we call our own,
to cultivate and work the land
and ensure that things are grown.

As stewards of this precious land
to improve while we are here,
to leave the land in better shape
for those who’ll come in later years.