Earth

Shining as a lantern Against the shimm`ring stars Beautiful in splendour With Venus and with Mars She glides across the heavens Beneath a starlit dome A jewel in the universe This place which is our home And on her lovely aspect Shines bright the dazzling sun Whose benediction granted The life that had begun Her verdant land then nurtured Her seas thus torn apart All living things created - For each a beating heart How lovely is this planet This piece of rock in space A haven for all creatures Our beauteous dwelling place