Carrie Richards Poet Personification

Her Daring Side

The earth, in all her demure, but glorious beauty
Wearing her dress of floral modesty, 
Later, in the chill, in woolen coat of rust and teal
Til rebellion calls her name
"Woman earth....be liberated!
With naught, no need for shame!"
The time to let her true nature feel!
One morning, in late October's spell
No longer demure, no need to pretend
Pulling up her ruffled skirts, flapping them in the wind
For the sun and sky, the earth and tree
She proudly displays a flamboyant spree
She beams a smile of wanton glee
At last she's feeling bold and free
Her new side to unfold, to be
Reavealing a glistening, the world to see
Whatever the price whatever the cost
A rhinestone petticoat of sparkling frost!

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Hgarvey Daniel Esquire December 8, 2008 at 9:22 AM Dear Carrie, So Exquisite the Imagery so pure I bow to YOU and YOUR POETIC GENIUS YOUR LIEGE...HG---- I grew up in western Mass. OAK, Elm, and Chestnuts Are YOU anywhere near LAKE SHASTA? YOUR LIEGE... HG PS Thank-YOU again for YOUR Inspiring COMMENTS ALWAYS YOURS...HG

Joseph Spence Sr October 22, 2008 at 4:52 PM This is so wonderful. I like the array of colors in this picture. This is relaxing to the mind. It reminds me of driving through Shenandoah Valley in Virginia and looking at the beautiful colors during the fall season. Great imagery! ~ Joseph

Maggie Huscroft October 21, 2008 at 10:19 AM you have really got this personification game off to a fine art....I am full of admiration. It isn't easy to do and I loved it...as for John's comments...I think he is missing the point. Patricia and Shar have the right idea.

Sharon Winter October 20, 2008 at 12:35 PM Glorious Personification dear Carrie! Vivid imagery and I could feel that frosty chill as Mother Nature daringly announces her oncoming season. I also happen to agree with Patricia's comment below for her stated reason, and also because when we write we have poetic license to completely to pour our hearts freely into words, be it imagination or real. Cont...

Sharon Winter October 20, 2008 at 12:35 PM Not to mention, this is not a religious site, and all poetry need not be based on the bible. We are all individuals entitled to our own beliefs. Sorry to ramble but I do not take well to negative comments. Love, Shar

P Sheart October 20, 2008 at 10:27 AM Hi Carrie A beautiful write and Mother Earth smiles ! I personally love this write. Just beautiful. Love Light Truth Patricia PS I take offense at the statement under mine.....It goes to far. It disrespects the native american culture.

Christopher Higgins October 19, 2008 at 4:59 PM I love the use of personification is this piece. The images come alive and speaks boldly in the poem. Great write.

Kristin Reynolds October 19, 2008 at 10:43 AM Woohoo! Go mother nature! this poem rocks, as does she. lol love me

Michael Jordan October 19, 2008 at 8:20 AM Hi Carrie this is a wonderful poem - Nature truly is Gods gift to us all - I often think of the people lost in the big cities that never come to know the beauty we see everyday - God Bless you and your family