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Wangari Maathai, 1940-2011, was a Kenyan environmental activist, and was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Responding to the needs of rural women in her country, whose lives were severely affected by the deforestation, she founded the Green Belt Movement. Through this movement, thousands of ordinary people were mobilized; not only were 30 million trees planted, but the tree became a symbol of community, empowerment and the democratic struggle in Kenya. I dedicate this song to my friends Jim and Elaine Clark, who have shown me how to walk tenderly on this earth, and to plant trees in hope for the future!

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There's a seed that rests in the earth,
it's a song of hope and future.
In its time it springs forth,
sending shoots up through the soil;
Bless the seed for all that it will be.

There are roots that stand in the ground,
holding fast to make a foundation.
They are life blood and strength,
sending hope up through the soil;
Bless the roots for all they will do.

There are leaves that capture the sun,
They are shade, a home and a shelter.
They are bearers of food,
sending future seeds to earth;
Bless the leaves for soft refreshing breeze.

There's a tree that stands in the land,
it is breath for all of creation.
It is home, it is hope, for it makes community.
Bless the tree for standing tall and free.

Have you heard the song of the tree?
It's a song of peace and justice.
As the wind sends it on so that the world can hear,
bless the song for ringing loud and strong.

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from She is Remembered: Women in Scripture, Women Mystics & Holy Women of Our Day, released August 15, 2022
Song of the Tree – Wangari Maathai of Kenya Written by Laura Ash | Sung by David Ash & the St. Patrick Choir | Piano – Laura Ash | Guitar – Joe Bocek | Violin – Jamie Keyes | Flute – Andrea Hoekstra | Bass – Jakael Tristram | Percussion – Charlie Bommarito & Patrick Davis | © 2022 Laura and David Ash

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