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A Maternal Plea

In the bygone days, I held you so near,
When turquoise skies were truly clear,
And emerald valleys sparkled in the sun,
And the pristine air could hurt no one.

And aqua waters shimmered transparency,
But that was long ago, in your infancy;
When towering, lush trees grew anywhere,
While riotous blooms crowded elsewhere!

Do you recall inky nights of milky stars,
And those golden days that were once ours,
When the woods teemed, and the trees sang,
Whilst keen crickets chirped their slang?

For all I've given, I have but one plea,
And it is quite simple-do not destroy me!
And given that my fervent entreaty's done,
I return to the joy of sitting in the sun!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Raynes Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 1:13 AM
Fantastic imagery in this write, a great read.
Buehler Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 10:24 AM
Thank you for the kind compliment, Lewis.
Wolf Avatar
February 19, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Oh, Evelyn! Do you know that the plant you chose to personify is the symbol of the modern Israeli?! I don't even know what the plant's name is in English, but it's called a 'tsabar' in Hebrew, famous for being prickly and tough on the outside, but soft and sweet on the inside---just like most Israelis! So interesting! :) Thanks, Gershon
Buehler Avatar
February 19, 2020 at 5:32 PM
You're very welcome. Actually, I wasn't aware of the symbolic significance that the tsabar holds for Israelis. How interesting! Thank you for enlightening me. I chose the picture of the tsabar because of its heart shape, and it was to symbolize 'Mother Earth's' loving and giving ways. I'd say Mother Earth can also be described as both prickly and sweet. Thank you for the comment, and for a fascinating discussion! :) Evelyn
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