Dancing With the Stars

Mother Earth bearded with trees, 
Blanketed with skin of sod,
Her stony organs composed
of caves, caverns and caches, 
Banking precious minerals and gems.
Sustained by the Solar system surrounding her,
and nourished from relished rescources within.

Her ferocious fiery heart
Pumps high pressured molten blood 
Through vast veins of ledge,
Bleeding it from mountain pores, 
Crater wounds and fissures 
on her ocean floors, 
Causing salty Tsunami tears 
to ripple across her cheeky shores.

Her face wrinkled with the majesty of mountains, 
Dimpled with canyons and crevasse,
Stained with grasslands and Savannahs,
and spotted with veneer of velveteen moss.
Pimpled by hills leaking with raging rivers,
bathed in cascading waterfall showers, 
and crystal blue water lakes.
Animated by nature,.. her soul, ..her DNA

She adorns her antiquity
with shocking arrays of multicolored wildflowers, 
Delicious fruit, a vital ensemble of vegetables,
Herbs, artifacts of energy and natural wonders;
Creating an electrifying, atomic, atmosphere
to stage her exotic creatures and precious beings.

Adorned by a circling celestial priceless pearl,
An exquisite orb as ancient as She. 
She, this blue planet, 
Center of her spatial stage,
Unabashed, pirouetting, posing,
Tilting and lilting her charms, 
to a universal audience of retreating astral beings.

She, spotlighted by an extravaganza of stellar luminaries.
She, Earth, so powerful, energized, extraordinary, 
Mesmerizing, distinguished, mysterious,
Thought by many to be the godess,
Star of the Show...

And yet... 
and yet ..she herself.. 
and All of nature..
has been ..
CREATED.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Marcum Wong Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 3:59 AM
Robert, This poem is a beautiful work of art, brilliantly written! You express in such wonderful detail the splendor of this earth. Thank you for commenting on Moon Maiden. Blessings, Connie
Dietrich Avatar
January 9, 2010 at 5:33 PM
This is just marvelous, Robert. I can't believe I had missed it. Yep, you are one of my fav poets for sure!! Also the message of it, which you left us with at the end is one that I wish some people could simply GET. About the paper plates, my problem is not so much the plates as those nasty pans. And my hubbie not rinsing so crust gets on everything! sometimes they lie in that sink two to three days. I am SO BAD. Luv, Andrea
Pickett Avatar
December 31, 2009 at 4:55 AM
You'll have to clean your paint brush after all the colors you have painted here Bob...Wonderful write, so vivid and clear.. Like oil to the canvas. God Bless Friend....and Happy New Year....Taz
Devonshire Avatar
December 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Brilliant writing filled with compelling imagery and a thought-provoking message, Robert! Extraordinary description of Mother Nature's incredible beauty and power. Love, Carolyn
Bono Avatar
December 16, 2009 at 8:12 PM
I think I need to come back to this one.right now it makes no sense to me.Hope all is well.
Shango Avatar
December 16, 2009 at 5:00 AM
I love your faith, and the participatory way your poems capture it. You have tremendous passion for the word, and a great skill in writing it. I pray you will continue to be strong and to inspire.
Clark Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 7:13 PM
An Earth of character, by your words! Excellent! Love Jeralynn
Kendrick Avatar
December 14, 2009 at 6:22 AM
Beautiful write about our great planet. Keep the magical and creative pen flowing. Sara
Nunn Avatar
December 13, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Fine write about this old Earth that we have to be thakful for...thanks on wildfire fire can be terrible..sorry for your lose in one..Dan ny
Unknown Avatar
December 13, 2009 at 4:12 PM
great poem!...so much beautiful things our Earth has, and you put all of them into this one little poem...great word choice too!
George   Avatar
December 13, 2009 at 3:47 AM
SIMPLY AMAZING! Sensational Personification. Thank you for sharing, Robert and thank you for your kind comments. Love, Lainie
Delacroix Avatar
December 12, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Incredible and very creative way of expressing the beauty of the earth and it's all part of God's creation. I think He wanted to witness a lot of fun and excitment, simply joy, with His creation. Beautifully portrayed, Robert. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your nice comments on my poem today. Best wishes, Caroline
Hilliker Avatar
December 12, 2009 at 4:30 PM
Brilliant write. I loved this free Verse. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Meade Stephenson Avatar
December 12, 2009 at 3:49 PM
Such a wonderful piece you have penned here Robert! Vivid imagery paints an eloquent picture for the reader! Thanks so much for sharing! ~Mary
Bono Avatar
December 12, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Just wanted to say goodmorning to you
Fraser Avatar
December 12, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Terrific piece Robert, thank you for sharing this gem >> James
Curcio Avatar
December 12, 2009 at 5:46 AM
A lovely poem - and food for thought.
Haick Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Superb write, Robert! Full of wonderful imagery! For the first time, I see Mother earth in my mind and picture all her attributes- beautiful! Thank you for reading my poem and your kind comments! Truly appreciated! Peace and love, Audrey
Bono Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 9:17 PM
great poem,You have a soup mail
Owens Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Wonderful poem...enjoyed...Marty
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