To Honor Animals

To all the humble beasts there be,
To all the birds on land and sea,
Great Spirit sweet protection give,
That free and happy they may live.

And to our hearts the rapture bring
Of love for every living thing;
Make of us all one kin, and bless
Our ways with Your own gentleness.

--Love the Animals: Meditations and Prayers (edited a little from Ginny Messina at this blog: http://www.theveganrd.com/2009/11/a-thanksgiving-prayer-for-the-animals.html