Elemental

Earth is noble, generous and kind.
From it we reap and in it we sow,
From our very own roots we find,
That the Earth is there to help us grow.

Wind can be forceful, strong, wild,
With all the rage of the world inside.
Or it can be gentle, blissful, mild,
Sweeping the static humid air aside.

Fire is passion, full of life and full of light
Its lustful churning flames soar aloft,
As ever will it burn, ever will it fight,
But with a hopeful warmth, tender, soft.

Water. Without you, what are we?
Valleys crumble and bend to your will,
Pure power without vanity,
Whether roaring white or placid and still.

Respectfully I tread earth, breathing in the breeze.
Thirst watered and fire warmed, living with ease.

**For 'The Four Elements' contest**
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
September 14, 2010 at 7:24 PM
Congratulations, Sarah, with this great poem on earth wind, fire and water! Luv, Andrea
Fraser Avatar
September 4, 2010 at 7:19 AM
Many congratulations Sarah on your wonderful entry in Barbara's contest >> James
Mehta Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 7:16 AM
Congratulation on the second placement in the contest, sarah,
Sweetheart Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 9:02 AM
Super congrats Sarah on your big win in the Elements contest with this awesome poem..from an awesome poet.. enjoy my friend..with luv..
Devonshire Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 8:46 AM
This is very well written, Sarah. Congratulations on your big win! Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 6:53 AM
Congratulations on this terrific winning poem! ~ Carrie
Brown Avatar
September 2, 2010 at 4:30 AM
Congratulations on your win Sarah in Barbara Gorelick's contest "Four Elements". Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Really fine entry. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Gorelick Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Sarah, thank you for entering my contest and congrats on taking a 2nd. BG
Bracken Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Very nice poem. Best of luck to you in the contest, Shirley
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