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Shape Shifter

I laid on the hill that lies ‘neath the sky,
with eyes tightly closed I open my mind.
It was there I was shown the reason why;
with my eyes closed I was no longer blind.
I drifted above... and felt I could fly,
the feeling of freedom like no other kind.
‘Twas there on that hill, that my life had changed.
I later found out it was all prearranged.

When I was a child I was given a gift...
and now I am learning it over again.
I have the power to morph and shape shift.
I can fall with the stars and mimic the rain.
I can fly like a bird with feathers that lift
or dress like a peacock or I can be plain.
My secret is this, I fold into myself.
I can be real or a mythical elf.

I pledge with my power that I will do good
by changing the seasons and cleaning the air.
I’ll feed the poor that are misunderstood
and I’ll be the angel that is always there.
I’ll hide in the background cloaked in a hood,
waiting to answer a small child’s prayer.
I am the creator of every new birth,
I’m the shape shifter, my name’s Mother Earth.

 

 

 

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Ottava Rima:

An Ottava Rima is a poem written in 8-line octaves. Each line is of a 10 or 11 syllable count in the following rhyme scheme:
one octave poem. abababcc
two octave poem. abababcc, dededeff
three octave poem. abababcc, dededeff, ghghghii

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  • One Angry Monkey
    June 27, 2008
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    Well done on the poem and the trophie Amera, i really liked the theme and the idea behind your piece. I liked the first stanza the most, lthough of course it's incompleate without the last, it just seemed to leave the reader floating.
    A relaly enjoyable read, well done.


  • Sue Cardwell gold member
    June 26, 2008

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    As usual you have entered another beautiful poem and I must add my congratulations, although Jeff has already spoken on my behalf.
    Well done,

    Love
    Sue


  • cricketjeff gold member
    June 26, 2008

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    A deliciously different fantasy, I suspect you are a little young for Mother Earth but what do I know

    Another prize for the mythical elf, I suppose it could be that you have laid a spell on Sue and me.
    Thanks for another great poem, We are looking forward to your entries in the following rounds

    Thanks a lot
    Jeff and Sue


  • Ithica silver member
    June 23, 2008
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    Another example of your special brand of poetic magic... Always a joy!!!

  • ecrivain01
    June 15, 2008
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    Very nice ...

    and a good job all the way 'round.


  • Desire gold member
    June 10, 2008

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    Wowzers!!


    Now~ Love the form and the message You have brought forth for the images~ stun my Mind~
    When I was reading, Spirit became engulfed
    Wow!
    Another Beauty
    The last line just grabs~ Hard
    Thank You for sharing Your Heart and Spirit~
    Many blessings to You in the contest Sweet Soul
    Best wishes too
    and much love~ Desire~*~


  • Life is a Beach gold member
    June 9, 2008

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    Amera, I love checking in on your poetry site. I learn so much! You are so talented, and as always I am so pleased that you write a bit about the style you have chosen to write in. You inform as well as entertain! Loved the poem! ***Pam***


  • StarEyes
    June 8, 2008

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    Sis,

    I will never know how you do it! This is amazing! I forgot it was a form as I was reading, and thinking OMG!!! Where can I learn that from? Great job as always!!

    Best of luck in this contest!!!

    and love

    Nyetta


  • paulcreates silver member
    June 8, 2008

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    Your images are beautifully sharp, your rhyme flows so effortlessly, the theme is unique, and the focus is spot on. You've just done it once again and make it all look so easy. Great job Amera!

    Paul


  • Rovingone gold member
    June 8, 2008

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    Amazing

    There is no other word to describe you! You always have the best displays to show and such creativity. I love the lines too, especially fall from the skies and mimic the rain, I can fly like a bird with feathers that lift
    or dress like a peacock or I can be plain.
    just superb!


  • MJ Donnelly gold member
    June 8, 2008

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    Very nice Amera, a most enviable work here, love your prolific mind hon and all the best in the contest.


    Love and peace always,
    mj.


  • echo-ink
    June 8, 2008

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    OMG.........

    Amera, this was so beautiful, so easy to read, fantastic flow, I could acually visualize everything. I knew you were an Angel, ( TENDER SMILE ). Good luck in the contest. I love everything you write, even the sonnets, which I don't know how to write, but I just read them and their beautiful, or whimzical, " like the shopping one. I love your work!!!


  • RedAquarius
    June 8, 2008

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    I really like this concept (shape shift/Mother Earth) and the form is quite interesting! Good luck in your contest!


  • PerVirtuous
    June 8, 2008
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  • Poetry-and-rhyme
    June 8, 2008

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    siss this is so adorable and very welll written i liked your flowing easy sweet sugary rhymes
    sooo sweeet good lucks in the contest sis


  • The Poetic Angel
    June 8, 2008
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    Butiful Amera

    x cheeky x


  • PassionsPromise gold member
    June 7, 2008

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    This is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing, I never tried this form i dont think, but hey, If i did i know it wasnt like this. smooth sailing.
    Great job and best wishes to you in the contest.

    Love
    Passions


  • NeonRose
    June 7, 2008

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    Lovely form, lovely words, lovely theme! This is a great example of how comfortable you are with form and meter and flow! Best to you in the contest!

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