A Prayer For Healing — Important Questions

All types of animals, birds, and insects

The poem uses the word 'creatures' which refers to all living beings including animals, birds, and insects. The text explanation specifically mentions that Earth is home to many plants, trees, animals, birds, and insects, and we must protect them all. The poem doesn't distinguish between different types of creatures - it calls for protection of all life forms on Earth.

Renew them

The poem specifically states 'To renew the forests' in the second stanza. The word 'renew' means to make something grow back as if new. This suggests replanting trees, protecting existing forests, and restoring forest areas that have been damaged by deforestation. Forests are described as the green cover of the earth that must be looked after.

Because they are wonderful gifts of nature that sustain life

The text explains that the words 'celebrate' and 'rejoice' express happiness and joy. The seas, along with sunlight and stars, are described as 'wonderful gifts of nature' that are not only beautiful but also 'sustain (preserve, protect and support) life.' We celebrate them because they are essential for life and bring us joy through their beauty.

Make the human world a better place where people live in harmony

According to the text, 'recreate the human community' means to create a community where people live in harmony with each other and their surroundings, where justice is valued, and where all living things are respected and cared for. The word 'recreate' here means to make it better, not to create again from scratch.