Come Out of Thy Shadow

Oh! Earth why are thou despondent? What ails you? Oh! Earth why are thou troubled? What irks you? Why do thou sit in despair? Rise, Be of good cheer, Better days lie ahead, Thy beauty returns to you, Thy weary sons will be strengthened, Thy dying offspring will be revived again, Flora and fauna will sing melodious tunes, None will be afraid of his neighbour, The mighty will aid the feeble, The strong will prop the weak, Thy elements will come to you in peace, They will wear changed garments, Oh! Earth don’t fret, Thy glory days come to you shortly, They come to you in steady flights. June 15, 2022, 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 2 Poetry Contest, Mark Toney.