Ele(Me)nts

I can feel it. Flowing through me, twisting, taking root. In the mirror, my eyes blaze green fire. If you snapped one of my arms, it would smell like dew, new Like fresh green twig. I am surprised that passerbys don’t notice. My hair sets the air afire as I walk down the street: Not even tears of rain dampen the burning strands. They say you can’t mix fire and water, But I whip both into a glowing froth and emerge reborn. You wouldn’t recognize me now. I am pure spirit, stripped earth air sea and fire. True, daily I smooth on calm agreeability, pleasant smiles. But do not be fooled. Look closer, the phoenix rises in my eyes. Nothing can touch me. Can you feel it? I doubt it. You who tried to trim me back with pointed words And thought you’d won. Well it’s spring now, the spring of my soul. And I am laughing, bursting into bloom. But I am more dangerous than any flower. I am raw soil, sharp breeze, foamy wave, searing flame. All the elements are alive in me. Bubbled up from the womb of the earth, I am uncooked power, newly-picked strength. I am Woman Goddess Gaia.