As our food becomes less abundant,
As our water has more pollutants,
As our leaders worship only cash,
Winter\'s come sooner than in the past.
As coal and oil are encouraged,
As global warming is disparaged,
As our atmosphere is being gassed,
Winter\'s come sooner than in the past.
As people suffer drought and famine,
As sick and poor are not our problem
As all of these are the world\'s outcasts,
Winter\'s come sooner than in the past.
As our future is glossed by ad men,
As wise men recognize bad omens,
As our legacy is poorly cast,
Winter\'s come sooner than in the past.
What has happened to our earth?
Will the spring not bring rebirth?
Will the winter not let go?
Please, God, let it not be so.