Lullaby Machine
Moon Clemetson

Holding The Earth

by Moon Clemetson

Written for a dear child in my life just before she was born, this song weaves together my love for her and my love for the Earth.

I am holding the Earth in my arms
You are the Earth I am holding in my arms
I am keeping the Earth safe from harm
You are the Earth I am keeping safe from harm

I am nourishing a seed in the soil
You are the seed I am nourishing in the soil
This seed is worth every moment of toil
You are the seed worth every moment of toil

I am holding the Earth
You are oh you are the Earth x2

I am planting a flower in my heart
You are the flower I am planting in my heart
I miss this flower when we’re apart
You are the flower I miss when we’re apart

I am carving a home in my soul
You are the home I am carving in my soul
This home is a part of what makes me whole
You are the home that’s a part of what makes me whole

I am holding the Earth
You are oh you are the Earth x2

I release this song into the air
You are the song I release into the air
I release this song with love and care
You are the song I release with love and care

I am holding the Earth in my arms
You are the Earth I am holding in my arms
I am keeping the Earth safe from harm
You are the Earth I am keeping safe from harm
You are the Earth I am keeping safe from harm

Moon Clemetson (she/they) is a composer, song leader, and holistic educator based in Minneapolis and New England. Her songs explore themes of healing, empowerment, gender, and her relationship with the Earth.

Moon Clemetson

images by tom clemetson & moon clemetson