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I am Earth

I am your Mother
Your cherished one
When you were born
I nourished you
Cradled you in swaying trees
Let you swim in sapphire seas

I am your Mother
And with the Sun
I gave you dawn
I sheltered you
Fed you with a thousand fruits
Gave you land to hold your roots

I am your Mother
What have you done
My youngest one
I nurtured you
Gave you nature's finest home
You will soon leave me alone







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EARTH

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  • Mercury Rising
    June 29
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    A fine piece of poetry indeed, and an eloquent voice you have lent to Mother Earth.

  • sleepinglion
    June 10

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    A lovely poem, but the last line does puzzels me slightly, is this a veiled threat, or a statement about inevitable consequences of our actions?

  • drifting cloud silver member
    June 10
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    nice take on Mother Earth.


  • One Angry Monkey
    July 21, 2008

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    Well written Baby bun, i liked the unusual structure, i think it was relly effective. Thanks for sharing it.

  • Dobar Dan
    July 18, 2008

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    Very Well Done

    I like the way this poem rhymes and flows and gives a beautiful message - keep on keeping on young lady - Bless God - Joe - (Dobar Dan) ---------------------------- hagd


  • Mat Larkin
    June 4, 2008

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    another winner...

    I will soon run out of accolades. You have a wealth of ideas all seemingly expressed with grace, power, and elegance. Such a voice I have yet to encounter at ap or anywhere else. I am both honoured and compelled to read your work and to get to know you.

    Write on Sweet Stephanie!

    Mat


    • BabyBun silver member
      June 4, 2008
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      wow you make me blush - thanks for your lovely words of encouragement. I do not deserve such praise but it is most welcome nonetheless - I am so happy to have you as my friend.

  • wendymolly
    February 6, 2008

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    I thoroughly enjoyed the paternal instinct you've
    lovingly written of our world. us. This home maker we'd call Earth! Reminds me of a Dave Matthews Band Song, "One Sweet World". A craving
    of awsomed wisdoms!!!!


  • Tarja
    January 29, 2008

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    I love how you decided to speak from Earth's point of view. She is certainly a bipolar one isn't she? Thank you for writing something fresh, good luck in the contest.


  • workingharleylady
    January 29, 2008

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    Perfect

    Well now i guess we need to take the gloves off(LOL & JK) seriously there's competition here. I LOVE IT!
    By far my favorite line(s):
    1. )Cradled you in swaying trees
    Let you swim in sapphire seas
    2.)Fed you with a thousand fruits
    Gave you land to hold your roots
    3.)I am your Mother
    What have you done
    My youngest one
    I nurtured you
    Gave you nature's finest home
    You will soon leave me alone
    Very very excellent poem here
    Warmly,Chrissy

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