Verdon is a traditional folk song from France, sung as a nursery rhyme and at Christmas. DG Environment has created a new version, with original text, music and video, as part of the 2024 See Water Differently campaign. The message of preserving and sharing this valuable resource is more relevant today than ever before.
The river is rising the storm rages on
The bed it is bursting the current is strong
water water everywhere but not a drop to drink
As the storm clouds grow closer its time to rethink
The river is dry now the fish are all gone
For now we are surviving but who knows how long
Mother nature is thirsty her beauty is scarred.
As earth turns to clay we must be on our guard
The river is more precious than silver and gold
It is time to restore her to the glory of old
Save river and forest, let nature roam free
As the Verdon flows gently from mountain to sea.
No longer can we waste and no longer abuse
A resource that won't last unless we save and reuse
A gift that keeps giving us life everywhere
A gift we are given to cherish and share
Details
- Publication date
- 5 June 2024
- Author
- Directorate-General for Environment
