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Basic Elements of Earth


Basic Elements of Earth


True gifts...our elements of earth;
     this solid mass on which we stand,
with gravity at center core,
     stability is well at hand.

The sky above, our ceiling, holds
     the sun's bright rays, dark clouds of rain,
the air we breathe, a highway too,
     to fly like birds in our space plain.

Our treasured water, source of life;
     without it, we could never be.
The oceans, rivers, streams and ponds
     sustain all life amazingly.

And fire, a friend or foe for sure;
     burnt forests better growth create.
Its energy and warmth we need;
   though, sometimes a destroyer's fate.

Our solids, air, water and fire;
     the basic elements of earth.
Such balance in these gifts of life
     support each level of its worth.


Sandra M. Haight
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Leiser Avatar
March 8, 2016 at 9:45 PM
I love the beautiful meter and expressions in your lovely poem, Sandra! Stunning, a 7 from me :)
Haight Avatar
March 9, 2016 at 12:30 PM
Thank you so much, Laura, for your visit and supportive comments and rating! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
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