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Mother Earth
What shall we say to her?
What words might bring comfort,
offer explanations, excuses?
She will turn hot and dry,
she will turn dark and joyless,
then she will simply turn away.
We will be on our own
as she secludes her province further from us,
draws her own heartbeat closer to her chest,
wipes her wounds with the little remaining
sustenance we left on her floor -
where we dragged our feet,
where we spit to make mud,
where we abandoned broken leftovers
we no longer enjoyed.
She will not ask for any
explanations,
excuses,
no empty words.
She will simply turn away.
And that is the reason she shall survive.
And that is the reason we shall not.
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Style / type:
Free verse
Review Request (Intensity):
I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Last few words:
Jacques Cousteau tried to warn us. Carl Sagan tried to tell us. David Attenborough and Jane Goodall try to educate us. There is still hope and time.
Editing stage:
Content level:
Not Explicit Content
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Comments
Rosewood Apothecary
Wed, 2022-08-17 16:40
Yes!
Brilliant. We’re all thinking it. Those of us with conscience.
Love the whole thing,
Tim
Rosewood Apothecary
Wed, 2022-08-17 16:40
Yes!
Brilliant. We’re all thinking it. Those of us with conscience.
Love the whole thing,
Tim
Lavender
Wed, 2022-08-17 17:05
Hi, Tim,
Lots to think about, and a lot to do. Thank you for reading!
L
Geezer
Wed, 2022-08-17 19:57
Yes...
Lots to think about and a real lot to do! We do still have time, but not much; it will take generations to bring Mother Earth back to where she was before we really screwed things up. It can be done; we just have to be willing to face the hardships that are required! Everyone must be willing to give up things that cause our world to be sullied. There can no longer be a few people that won't be bothered because they feel entitled. Nice job in making some of us see that! ~ Geez.
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Lavender
Wed, 2022-08-17 20:53
Hi, Geezer,
You are right! It will take generations, but I am so encouraged and impressed with the intelligence and compassion so many of our young people have. There is much we can do individually, and every small act makes a difference.
Thanks for reading and commenting!
L
Jackweb
Thu, 2022-08-18 15:33
The metaphor of Mother earth!
Mother earth (or mother nature) is symbolic of the environment from which life thrives. It’s symbolic of nurture and growth and how the earth looks over us and provides life. It’s a feminist symbol and earth is more naturally referred to as her/she in alignment with mother.
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"By virtue of creativity, my literary genre is poetry".
~Jackweb
Lavender
Thu, 2022-08-18 21:06
Hi, Jackweb!
Yes, it's interesting to refer to the Earth as "Mother", or "she/her." For me, it's soulful and spiritual. Hopefully we can reciprocate and take care of her as she has cared for us all this time.
Thank you for reading and lending your thoughtful comments!
L
lovedly
Thu, 2022-08-18 15:52
two brilliant now 3
you had two brilliant
now you have three
one from me
Jackweb
Thu, 2022-08-18 17:08
Hahahahaha
Thanks!
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"By virtue of creativity, my literary genre is poetry".
~Jackweb
Lavender
Thu, 2022-08-18 21:08
Hi, Lovedly,
Many thanks to you!
L
lovedly
Fri, 2022-08-19 11:23
ok
thanks will do