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Mother Earth Loves You

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Mother Earth Loves You
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My work is of love, I am called Mother Earth
On this terra ball your protector of dreams
The guardian of life; I am mother of love
Here I now bask in creation’s emotion
Every new day I give from my heart
Radiant warmth with you on my mind
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Earths protector born of God’s mind
An immortal being I am called Mother Earth
Rotating the ball as I nourish the heart
The flowers the trees and the human dreams
Here I am guardian of your soul’s emotion
Draping the mountains and oceans with love
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Love of creation, I’m the center of love
On this terra ball I have you on my mind
Vehemently giving my protective emotion
Earth is my charge and my child is the earth
Silently waiting and watching your dreams
I give all my being with love from my heart
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You blame me for chaos; that breaks my heart
Ocean storms keep the balance, I send out of love
Unwritten changes that foil your dreams
Recurring disasters that rupture your mind
All keeps the harmony, they call me Mother Earth
Protecting my children is my driving emotion
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Cast your blame on me it’s a human emotion
But remember it’s me with you on my heart

Since time began, they call me Mother Earth
With all of my changes I serve you with love
Always protecting with my children in mind
If I raise my voice it may shatter your dreams
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Remember my goal is to build future dreams
So here I am with my protective emotion
I am Mother Earth so please don’t mind
I have you in my soul and you on my heart
I’m the keeper of balance and Mother of love
As you are my passion they call me Mother Earth
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Your dreams are illusions that come from the heart
I am the creator of emotion and mother of love
So mind my ways they call me Mother Earth
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Author notes

 This poem is composed of two formal poetic styles; a Sestina and an Acrostic.

Sestina

The sestina is a strict ordered form of poetry, dating back to twelfth century French troubadours. It consists of six six-line (sestets) stanzas followed by a three-line envoy. Rather than use a rhyme scheme, the six ending words of the first stanza are repeated as the ending words of the other five stanzas in a set pattern. The envoy uses two of the ending words per line, again in a set pattern.

First stanza, ..1 ..2 ..3 ..4 ..5 ..6
Second stanza, ..6 ..1 ..5 .. 2 ..4 ..3
Third stanza, ..3 ..6 ..4 ..1 ..2 ..5
Fourth stanza, ..5 ..3 ..2 ..6 ..1 ..4
Fifth stanza, ..4 ..5 ..1 ..3 ..6 ..2
Sixth stanza, ..2 ..4 ..6 ..5 ..3 ..1

Concluding tercet:
middle of first line ..2, end of first line ..5
middle of second line ..4, end of second line..3
middle if third line ..6, end of third line ..1

 

Acrostic

Acrostic Poetry is where the first letter of each line spells a word, usually using the same words as in the title.

 

Art work by: Jim Warren

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  • sunny day
    June 4, 2007

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    Sensational!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Amera, OMG, this one is fantastic. To create the acrostic up there was very clever and it just threw this right over the top. It flowed effortlessly and had such wonderful imagery. You left me breathless as you blew me away with this piece. You made it look so easy. I can see why the gold here also. You have a God given talent and I am honored to read your work. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece with all of us. Love and God bless you my friend, Joyce


  • Swan song gold member
    May 28, 2007

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    I like the aacrostic in your poem. Also the way it flows. I like the second and third to the last lines
    the most. The last line in the poem is a stern warning. Very good!


  • maa gold member
    April 24, 2007

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    wow, this poem is not only graceful but also crafted in a very unique way ... I very much enjoyed the playful repetitions and the colorful imagery further added to my enchantment ... your tribute is as much praise as reminder of our need to live in harmony with our dear mother earth ...
    thank you so much,

    maa


  • mysticstorm gold member
    March 28, 2007

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    This is truly beyond words. It is so deep and touching. Made me sad to think of her this way, when we do nothing but hurt and destroy her.
    Talk about unconditional love.
    She is our giver and protector and if we continue as we are, we shall surely destroy her.
    Beautifulful penned, so strong and true.
    Wish we'd all stop and think more like this.
    Excellent!


  • apoeticinjustice gold member
    March 25, 2007

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    a very creative and challenging piece you've crafted here...combining both forms into one. Very beautifully penned. Exceptional work filled with lovely imagery, a powerful message and creativity.


  • Desire gold member
    March 25, 2007

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    Holy Moly-

    I have yet to try this form together...
    Acrostics I have tried but not a sestina...
    and together...well that is another story
    Beautiful verse You have penned my Friend and
    love the message You convey for it is Strong
    plus needs to be heard

    Thank You for sharing Your Heart and also
    bringing forth images that takes the reader
    there with You!


    Best wishes to You in the contest
    Many blessings too
    and much love~ Desire~*~


  • Muirghiel
    March 25, 2007

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    A sestina with a hidden message

    That threw me off, but in the "wow, this poem has a few nifty hidden features in it" sort of way. You bathe the reader in love and goodwill and strength.


  • panegyric ink
    March 24, 2007

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    this is real!!!

    i am completely wow'd by your imagery and most of all, your thoughts that have formed so much originality and poured so much descriptives all over that i am only left with my mouth completely agape!!!!!!!!!!!

    genuine.

    real.

    take care & God Bless,
    brian.


  • Sacrificial Love
    March 24, 2007

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    Oh man....

    you are amazing Amera...
    it never ends... I need you to give me the courage to try just one let alone mix the two together...

    Your mind is an enigma....
    and I love the way you have made earth beautiful...

    xoxo
    Heidi


  • blueyez
    March 24, 2007

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    This is beautiful Love! You paint such a wonderful and real portrayal of Mother earth and all she is and wants to be in this write. I don't think I have ever seen someone put into words so perfectly the nature of our dear mother earth. The thought alone of combining two awesome forms so flawlessly was not enough you execute it to the very tee! Many many props!!!!! Once again you leave me in awe and allow me the chance to challenge myself to do more and write better.


  • ihatebroccoli
    March 23, 2007

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    very cool. it's hard to write such structured poetry sometimes! nice work. it's interesting how the poem is from mother earth's perspective.


  • lunarmist 53
    March 23, 2007

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    Technically brilliant,Emotionally stunning.

    A work of heart felt content, showing your feeling laid out to view.
    A work of intricacy , form and structure that blends artforms devised to express sentiment and carry a message.

    Enjoyed the way the content leads the thoughts to places usually left unexplored...

    Muchly admire your style.

    Alan.

    ps.. only have one applaud left today..its yours.

    I would have used more...for this work - I adore.

    Alan.


  • Clovis...Curious silver member
    March 23, 2007

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    Superb/Inspirational/Challenging

    A most unusual write, filled beautifully with the beliefs of Earth Mother Religions. Ecellant imagery, a very fine write throughout. Thanks for sharing this one.


  • Shockerloba
    March 23, 2007

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    I'm overwhelmed. It's astounding, there's really nothing I can say about it besides that I am deeply moves by it and its just perfect. Speaking from mother earth's point of wiew as well, was a great way of directing the messages, just amazing!!!!!!!!!!


  • JohnnyD gold member
    March 23, 2007

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    Amera,

    very well done dear, this would probably take me some time in the mood I'm in right now! LOL! rather complicated for a poem huh? But did enjoy how you carried it off so well.



    Dad


  • Dalaney gold member
    March 23, 2007

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    Reading you this afternoon makes me
    feel like I've taken the ocean breeze
    into the house with me...Love you, Laney


    • JohnnyD gold member
      March 23, 2007
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      probably so as I am certain Amera is an old salt.

      len


  • PerVirtuous
    March 23, 2007

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    Wow! Unbelievable! Bravo! Author, author! A masterful achievement of poetic craftsmanship, and the poem is very meaningful as well! Three bunnies for this.


  • MysticAngelEyes
    March 23, 2007

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    Wwo that was just so beautiful, your wrods are so alluring, teh imagery is astounding, very nicely written, so descriptive.


  • Spiritvision angel
    March 23, 2007
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    This is a awesome write!!! Words cannot give it justice.

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