The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide

A Mother Earth Etc

In the whisper of a moonlight stream I heard her sigh or so I thought, 
in the rustle of a mottled deer in oak pine forests I heard her weep or thought I did,
or maybe laugh when flitting brightly over jagged rocks.
Upon the silver tides a figure fitting her description swam  or maybe drowned  or even vanished in the neon  haze.
Earth mother, birth mother, bosom to an infant chain, 
whose layered womb pulses to infinity,
whose foetal spark aches 
for her many sibling forms to coalesce or come to term.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Dietrich Avatar
January 2, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Rereading this one after noticing it is your best poem. I think that's determined by faves and/or number of comments it received. It certainly is worthy
Kendrick Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I like the nuance and complexity of this one. I enjoyed reading it. I can hear the pines sigh when the wind zips through the limbs, so you probably did hear those things in nature. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Dietrich Avatar
October 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I agree with Nicola down here. This one is stunning
Davidson Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 1:34 AM
Simply stunning
Chamberlain Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 12:34 AM
I really enjoyed your poem. It rolled off my tongue. Beautifully penned.
Peck Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 1:22 PM
Howard, you spoke my thoughts. This poem is beautiful! It flows like a mountain stream.
Windle Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 8:21 AM
Ah my friend someone after my own heart. This has all the makings of something wonderful. Just love the subject matter it comes alive, on the page many thanks for sharing, and keep penning these beautiful pieces nicomuss
Poetry Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 8:08 AM
Poetry faced as prose, without cut of thoughts, but with real essence of poetry... well done my friend salute alkas
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
The Whiskey Taster’s Flavor Guide
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace