and we proclaim...

that it is not alright with us
that the beauty of the earth
is being destroyed
and the value of life
disregarded.

It is not alright
that we are becoming accustomed
to the long, slow death of everything.
We claim the earth to grow old in her bosom.
We claim the earth to bequeath
to our children's children's children.
 
Step with us, or step aside!