Alankar(Decor) --266

Earth Anthem Anthem, (from the Latin - antiphona, sounding against, responsive sound, singing opposite, alternate chant) is a hymn of praise which is also responsive in nature. Liturgically it is synonymous with antiphon. However as a poetic genre it has taken a slightly different path. It is a song of praise which often expresses patriotism or loyalty. The elements often found in most anthems are: stanzaic, written in any number of stanzas, each ending in a responsive refrain. The frame of the stanza is at the discretion of the poet. originally to be sung, therefore although no specific meter is designated, it should carry a lyrical rhythm. rhymed or unrhymed at the discretion of the poet. Earth Anthem When you rise with father sun You show us the ray of Hope Clutching that hope your children we promise to grow and glow Oh, our endearing Mother We promise to gift you peace Hail to thee oh Mother Earth Praises to thee oh Mother Earth Flora, fauna, land and seas You look so ornate with all Oh, beautiful Mother Earth we shall treasure your beauty We'll live in harmony with Flora, fauna, land and seas Hail to thee oh Mother Earth Praises to thee oh Mother Earth With your lovely aqua ring You look pretty and unique In your abode of cosmos You stand out as a blue gem A life-slogan'WE, Our Earth' We your children shall follow Hail to thee oh Mother Earth Praises to thee oh Mother Earth All people of all nations We shall bridge brotherhood strong Peace is yours oh our Mother We promise to live in peace Oh Mother, you're our Goddess E'er to you the song of peace Hail to thee oh Mother Earth Praises to thee oh Mother Earth We shall sing the song of peace All the hearts and hands joined Our dear Earth, our dear Mother We shall sing the song of peace Hail to thee oh Mother Earth Praises to thee oh Mother Earth Peace to thee oh Mother Earth Hail to thee oh Mother Peace Peace to thee oh Mother Earth Praises to thee oh Mother Earth Hail to thee oh Mother Earth Hail to thee oh Mother Peace