“You declared war on us”

You declared war on us

               considered us scattered dust

               a puny animal

               dawn’s weak light

Now you know we are many

               friends of the rocks and mountains

               we know the rivers’ language

               we speak with the seaside sand

Now you know we are not alone

               thousands of eyes watch over us in the jungle

               and see us dance with death

               and see you cry amidst the trees

               because you too know fear