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Mother Earth

We're all creatures of our mother, the Earth.
Birds sing and eagles fly
But without water they all die.

The vase is empty in my room.
The flowers withered,
They didn't bloom.

The trees suffer and lose their leaves.
Bare and dry the forest grieves.

No snow falls silently down
To clothe the Earth in her white gown.

No walks in the rain to cool you down,
No sparkling dewdrops upon the ground.

No milk for the baby,
My breasts are dry.
The cows are all dead.
The rivers run dry.

No wine or beer to ease the pain.
The Earth is dying without the rain.

No fishing today,
The lake's dried up.
No butterflies on buttercups.

No ducks or deer,
No birds and bees
Or Koala bears in green trees.

The lights are out cause no one shared.
We're a water planet but no one cared.

We're in this together.
We depend on each other.

Be kind to the Earth.
She is our Mother!


By:  Carole O'Terry Duet
       Copyright March 19, 2016
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Raven Avatar
November 10, 2021 at 4:24 PM
Hi Carole, you would think by now that we would have learned the damage we are doing to the world but no, we are leaving it too long to make changes. We look at the world with eyes that will not see. Being human, we probably open them when it is too late. A powerful message your poem does send. It is an excellent work. We are meant to be here to tend the heart as it has tended us. Have a wonderful Thursday. Hugs....Michael. XXX
Thomas Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 6:17 PM
People are not interested in our earth any longer. As long as they can purchase water in a bottle from the store and keep eating genetically modified foods they'll continue to let her wither away. This is powerful and wonderful Carole!
Duet Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 1:59 AM
Thank you so much, FJ. Yes, it pains me to think about it too much. It just makes me sick at heart. I love our beautiful planet and all the wonderful life on it so much. Thank you for reading. Carole Duet
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April 25, 2018 at 10:06 PM
A beautiful poem with a strong message of urgency to CARE enough to save our planet. Well done, Carole.
Duet Avatar
April 29, 2018 at 2:02 AM
Thank you, Line. You are right. We must save or all life must face the grave...a somber thought indeed that has to be voiced. Thanks for reading. Carole
Williams Avatar
August 11, 2017 at 11:49 PM
Thanks for reading my poem 'For Shame' and for pointing me to your excellent poem Carole. When is man ever going to learn - It brings to mind Peter, Paul and Mary's song 'The answer is blowing in the wind' - this is a sad fact of us humans where we tend not to admit what we are seeing.Maria xxx Link below - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld6fAO4idaI
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August 14, 2017 at 2:24 PM
Thanks for reading this poem and commenting, Maria. Also, I went to the link you gave me and posted it on Facebook. I have always loved Peter, Paul and Mary and especially "Blowing in the Wind". I shared it on Facebook too.
Wolf Avatar
October 29, 2016 at 6:54 PM
Yes, it is a real shame the way mankind treats her. Being part Cherokee you would have heard this: Not until you cut the last tree down white man, not until you have eaten the last fish, will you realize that you can't eat money! Great poetry Carole 7/7
Duet Avatar
October 29, 2016 at 8:45 PM
Hi Rick...yes, it really is and yes, I've heard the saying. In fact, I've published that saying on my page on Facebook. Glad you liked the poem.
Snyder Avatar
August 16, 2016 at 1:40 PM
We are earths childs, nice write
Duet Avatar
October 29, 2016 at 8:46 PM
Hi Edward. Sorry I didn't see your comment before now...and thank you for it. Glad you liked "Mother Earth". Carole
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July 20, 2016 at 1:36 AM
Carole, well done. SKAT
Duet Avatar
October 29, 2016 at 8:49 PM
Hi SKAT...Just saw your comment on "Mother Earth". Thank you! Carole
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