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Earth the Mother Element

Each heart that beats 
and mouth that feeds,
All that you hold is her
In her various avatars.

The trees and the trucks, 
The birds and the buck;
All that abound this planet,
Are sculpted from her.

Everyday I see her happy, 
I see her sad; 
She experiences a range of emotions,
In her various forms.

The food that I eat,
The ground beneath my feet,
That shelter over me,
Owe their existence to her.

I need to respect 
and protect my Earth,
For the truth is -
I am a mere embodiment of Her.


Awarded 3rd place in the "Elements Part 1: Earth" Contest held by Brian Davey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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March 20, 2016 at 11:34 PM
Suraj J, congratulations on your "Elements Of Earth win." LINDA
Jumani Avatar
March 21, 2016 at 12:52 PM
Thanks Linda.
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March 18, 2016 at 2:25 PM
Hi Suraj, Congratulations on your win in the contest....Vlad.
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March 19, 2016 at 6:12 AM
Thanks Vlad
A. Sharma Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 10:52 PM
Brilliant take on theme n wonderful win Suraj... big congrats!
Jumani Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 11:35 PM
Thanks Dr. Upma
Davey Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 7:38 PM
Congratulations on a well deserving poem and thank you for entering
Jumani Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 11:34 PM
Thanks Brian. I enjoyed participating in the contest. Looking forward to the other element series contests too.
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