Submitted By: Olumide Adeoso

Let the scorched soil
Thirst no more
As it drinks heaven's blood.

Let the earth
Recieve its health
As it drains heaven's drench.

Let earth bear life green
And watch it grow into a tree
As it gives it heaven's drink

Let the hill
Drink to their fill
And the valley drain to the lees.

Let the dying man
Drink from his cupped hand
And drowse no more the land

Let mortals
Take holy communion with this water
And to the giver freely surrender.

© Olumide Adeoso, 2002