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Element Earth Gaia's Gift

I stand here looking out across the land
At sun kissed pineapple plants row by row.
Green tops on red earth outwardly expand.

Rich volcanic soil filtered throughout time
Has grown many harvests of sugarcane;
Papayas, lychee, and mangos sublime.

These islands are a melting pot of souls
Who love to surf and swim in waltzing waves,
Laze in lagoons protected by sea shoals.

Steep sweeping mountains overlook the sea
With climbing trials that lead up to hill tops,
As Earth gives birth to every plant and tree.

From precious gems and metals that abound,
To minerals and herbs to make us well,
We are blessed by Earth's bounty from the ground.

Rising Earth began with islands, you know?
As steaming lava flows toward the sea,
Hawaiians feel honor watching Earth grow.

Contest Element Earth Part 1
Sponsor Brian Davey
March 13, 2016
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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March 20, 2016 at 11:36 PM
Connie, congratulations on your "Elements Of Earth win." LINDA
Raven Avatar
March 18, 2016 at 3:24 PM
Hi Connie, Congratulations on your placement in the contest. An excellent write as always Connie. You do live in a blessed place on the Earth, but like all places, through the ages cement and concrete. Yet now the islands live in Mother Natures beauty. Your words sing out a lullaby of the islands in their beauty. This write is ever worthy of a seven Connie.
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 23, 2016 at 4:29 AM
Thank you very much for your lovely comment Victor. I appreciate the seven my friend! ; )
Cheema Avatar
March 17, 2016 at 8:33 AM
Too good, Connie! You've written a gem!
Kimathi Avatar
March 17, 2016 at 3:03 AM
Hi Connie. Congrats for your placement in the contest!!! ;-)
Leiser Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 11:35 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win, Connie:)
A. Sharma Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 11:01 PM
Brilliant take on theme n wonderful win dear Connie... big congrats!
Haight Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 9:56 PM
Lovely imagery and tribute to these beautiful islands on our dear Earth, Connie. Congratulations on our placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
Scars Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 9:44 PM
Connie, congrats on your placement in the contest!! -luloo :)
Davey Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 7:42 PM
Congratulations on a well deserving poem and thank you for entering
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2016 at 10:22 PM
Thank you very much for my placement Brian. I have been enjoying all the wonderful entries. Cheers, Connie
Leiser Avatar
March 13, 2016 at 11:29 PM
Connie, how beautifully you describe what you see in your island paradise! I just love the Hawaiian islands, and it feels like I'm right there when I read this! Great job and good luck in the contest :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 13, 2016 at 11:51 PM
I wrote this from memory and then searched for a photo to match it. I am so thankful to google and finding just the perfect picture. By the way, this photo is Maui and I live on the island of Oahu. Thank you very much for your lovely comment Laura. ; )
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