Soil is life

“The future may see the exhaust of mines dug deep into Earth’s core. But, the soil has to keep producing food for the ever growing Earth’s population.”
- quote by A.A.Jarilov, Soil-Scientist
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Supporting life on Earth
Nourishing life of all kinds
She breathes green
She has life cycle
She is a living being

With a definite genesis
She evolves differently
Adapting to changing climate
Redesigns herself for organisms
She balances life cycle

Just as in Land & Atmosphere
She has minerals, matter,
Salts and water, gases and
Moisture like in air, but 
It varies in concentration

She needs rain
She needs wells, rivers, seas & oceans
She needs air
She breathes
She needs clean air to breathe

She needs energy,
Energy from the Sun & Moon rays
Filtered through plants feet
Unfiltered by cement,
Tiles, or beautiful tar carpets

She is not Sand, Silt and Clay,
Her health is seen through
Munsell’s Chroma, Value & Hue
None but only the Human footprints 
Has smudged her precious Shade

Earth is not an industry 
Soil is not a factory
Soil provides to live, 
Soil is Life
Without soil - Earth is death happy

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Date: 12/3/2024 8:22:00 PM
Very interesting Thriveni. I don't know too much of the science of soil, but it must be fascinating. I do know that there are a LOT of things living in there, and I suppose they have some complex interdependencies. From this poem, I see it's a critical part of the biosphere.
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Date: 12/4/2024 1:17:00 AM
Your pleasant visit and encouraging words brings so much happiness dear poet. yes it is a different world, complex too as you say. thank you.
Date: 11/29/2024 10:42:00 PM
We take so much for granted and soil is no exception, what happens when the soil becomes toxic, it would be the end of humanity. Enjoy your weekend Thriveni. Tom
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Date: 11/30/2024 2:26:00 AM
well said dear poet well said 'we take so much for granted'. Thank you for your kind visit, I am grateful to you for your time and kind words. Thank you.
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