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Earth Glow

He’s a creature small and lowly. See him move along so slowly - an earthworm. He has no fins that he might swim, nor wings that wind might carry him. He’s earthbound. And yet there’s something you should know. God made him special; he can glow like *earthshine! *Earthshine is a newer word and synonymous to Earthlight, which is a natural phenomena of sun reflected off earth particularly on dark side of crescent moon. This form is a derivative of one called The Compound Word Verse
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Glover Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 11:42 PM
A very enlightening little poem with many uplifting moments. Terrific write. Your friend, Lynn.
Schumacker Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 6:05 PM
Hi Andrea, This is clearly a contest winner in my estimation. Great images. Great structure. Great job. Keep up the good work. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Earl
Espinola Collins Avatar
November 26, 2014 at 2:57 PM
Beautiful poetic flair about an earthworm....Brilliant!!! :) Ana
Horne Avatar
November 25, 2014 at 2:56 PM
love this cool new word! so this is what a glow worm is? a sure winner here, my friend
Austin Avatar
November 25, 2014 at 9:49 AM
"Glow little glowworm, glimmer, glimmer." Remember the song? I like yours better. Earthishine has real image. love, Dave
Lindley Avatar
November 25, 2014 at 9:00 AM
This is another gem. Beautifully written and informative . The concept , rhyming and flow are excellent, a hard task in this limited form. A super 7 on this one and fully expect it to place very high .
Haight Avatar
November 25, 2014 at 8:33 AM
Andrea, I love this! Such an original and "out of the box" theme that you chose for your earth topic. I know I will see this as a winner for sure! Sandra
Chakrabarty Avatar
November 24, 2014 at 12:59 PM
the earthworm is at the center stage-not a lowly creature-but a friend of man earth- shine is aptly used to depict its phosphorescence . "Earth glow" is most appropriate title . Love Andrea XXX rajat
Anish Avatar
November 24, 2014 at 11:21 AM
The lonely worm is quite important! Nice tribute to our fellow being and good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Sirak Avatar
November 24, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Leave it to you, Andrea to make the lowly earthworm the beautiful star of a poem.
Yvonne Avatar
November 24, 2014 at 6:04 AM
Brilliant! I absolutely love this write. It is unique, it sings, it speaks and does so in many layers. Fav.
Chircop Avatar
November 24, 2014 at 3:23 AM
Earthshine is a new beautiful word.I still make use of some beautiful words you once introduced us to in a contest of yours . This is a beautiful poem,I love how the earthworm glows at night,Its fascinating. Just writing your Christmas card today : )Charma
Johnson Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 1:41 PM
Always nice to learn something new. I love the word earthshine. We could all use a little more of that. Peace. :) Beautifully done Andrea.
Monteblanco Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 9:43 AM
Lovely poem you've written
Kayode Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 3:46 AM
Connie has said it all,for sure, Nette will like this; goodluck Andrea.
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 23, 2014 at 1:59 AM
You are wrong Andrea, I see this poem at the top. I loved the whole idea of it and could visualize your imagery with vivid pictures. Glow little glowworm, glimmer, glimmer!
Fleming Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 12:55 PM
I have read this poem several times. And each time this simple little poem reveals more and more to me...delightful!
Goswami Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Super thoughts...I love him...He touched my soul...Favorite...Best to you...
Mcdaid Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 11:06 AM
smiling the birds favorite food andrea beautifully painted andrea
Lamoureux Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 9:37 AM
I enjoyed your glow worm.
Walker Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 8:19 AM
Great way to honor the earthworm, words that made that little creature special. Great write.
Kendrick Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 6:12 AM
Good one for the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..It is a dirty job they do but someone has to do it and they are made for that purpose..Thanks for the visit to my page..soup mail soon..Sara
Allison Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 4:56 AM
magnificent Andrea - totally unique - I LOVE it:-) Hugs Jan. xx good luck!
Hamilton Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 4:19 AM
so lovely Andrea you have honoured this small creature gl in contest hugs
Smith Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 12:43 AM
Good for fishing too :) ....hugs Tim
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