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.
images by tom clemetson & moon clemetson