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Just reflecting on those days of wandering in the woods with my son.  He would touch, smell, taste, examine everything and fill his pockets with surprises for Mom.

Of the Earth - Earthy

Of the Earth - Earthy


Of the earth….”earthy”
Hell, he was filthy,
a veritable organic “Pig Pen”
complete with dust trail.
The trees “high fived” him
as he walked, quietly,
respectfully, among them.
Forest ruminants contemplated
his simplicity, predators
welcomed his scent,
the earth rejoiced
at his footfalls.



John G. Lawless
3/5/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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La France Avatar
March 6, 2016 at 12:41 AM
John, I really enjoyed reading this poem, it reminded me of my childhood days with my dad walking in the woods, I was like your son, I found things and brought them home, sort of still do, wonderful, and I am loving this 7 ~
Leiser Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 10:57 PM
This reminded me of many "earthy" hikes with our young sons in the past. Great poem!
Dietrich Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 6:28 PM
very cool making it about an earthy guy!!
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