I would speak to Him boldly, tell him of man’s suffering and the suffering of bird, tree, and rock. We were all resolute in our desire not to die. In my hand I held a petition signed by all the trees, birds, beasts, and humans: “Father, we do not want you to eat us!” I would give Him this petition, I would not be afraid. I talked and implored in this way, girding my loins and trembling.
