I am Green

I hide beneath oceans deep where mysteries peep.
I dwell amid the arching spectrum of rainbow hues
Some slander and call me ‘green eyed jealousy’
All I do is make this earth cheery to everyone's eyes.

I am the harbinger of the burgeoning spring.
I’m everywhere, even on a seemingly barren hill top,
I’m in trees and grass, crowning and carpeting the land. 
To ailing spirits, I’m balm. To peasants, I’m hope. 

I am the lovely garb God gave the earth to wear.
Due to misuse, it is now under wear and tear!

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Beryl Edmonds

August 16, 2025 at 1:54 AM

A lovely poem Valsa, green is the icing God placed on earth for natures survival and our delight… Beryl

Bill Baker

August 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM

I heard the saying, on God's green earth, Valsa, so you're doing a great job. I think I saw a contest about colors ... good luck if this is an entry for the contest. my friend. Hugs, Bill

sara Etgen-Baker

August 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM

As I read your poem, I felt the energy you gave to the color green. How vibrant your words were, rich with imagery. Best wishes with the contest, hugs, Sara

Daniel Henry Rodgers

August 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Dear Valsa, This one is absolutely radiant and I could feel the green you’re speaking of, not just as a color but as a presence. I love how you gave it personality: hiding in oceans, peeking through the rainbow, misjudged by some as “green-eyed jealousy,” yet quietly bringing cheer wherever it appears. That’s such a clever, lively twist! Blessings, My Dear Valsa, Daniel