Earth

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* Homographs/heteronyms: 1. In rhyme: are words that have the same spelling, but have different meanings and different pronunciations. For example: tear [tir] (n) – a drop from a person’s eye; tear [ter] (v) – to rip something.

A Suzette Swan Arc poem on the theme of Elements of Nature (earth), highlighting Mount Roraima, Venezuela.

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PERSONIFICATION

as waterfalls tear* down my sheer cliffs – 
sculpted by time’s relentless tide 
defying the laws of nature
my age undefined; hidden
towering over my world – 
a beacon for lost souls
enduring …

an impressive beauty 
unapologetic
every angle precise
the lack of erosion 
an enigma
as defiant as youth 

the island suspended above the clouds 
where rare species flourish
unattended by the hand of mankind 
ageless banquettes of emotions
served on the tabletop
while impertinent shadows are teased out by 
soft slanting sunlight

waterfalls of tears
wouldn’t erode
my façade 

the command for respect reticent—
     an enduring beauty 
         in suspension …

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Paige Hind

Date: 5/17/2025 5:30:00 PM

This is beautiful. Much emotion-

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/18/2025 1:23:00 AM

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/15/2025 11:32:00 AM

WOW!!! What a creative write you have here. Love It... Great Pictures... Have a lovely/fun day writing away...............