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Title 3, Earth

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the
earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." Rachel Carson

Even a  dead leaf caught up in bare branches
can seem beautiful to us
We take solace in the knowledge -
natures cycles are never ending.

Tender, new shoots reaching for light
inspire faith in all renewal
as surely as the beauty of 
old trees gives hope in longevity. 

It is all around us- 
in the  scents, sounds, colors, patterns 
and miracles, ever repeating 
that never cease.

We need to hear the birds, see the least little beetle
Revel in the scents of flowers, the fragility of their petals.
Take note of the serenity of dawn, give thanks 
at days ending.

The moment we disconnect.
When our senses fail to notice anymore-
the shriveling and dying of our being begins.

Learn the wisdom nature teaches us-
to never take more than we give.

Copyright © Suzanne Delaney | Year Posted 2024

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Joe Maverick Date: 8/3/2024 12:09:00 AM Hi'ya Suz..' Geez I reckon you nailed it well? its Like you used a roofing hammer.' On this one By the way do ya miss the sound of rain on Corrugated tin? That Beaut din.) The lyre bird Doing phone noises.? And the 'crushing stillness of a bush midday?) Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 8/14/2024 1:52:00 PM Hi Joe: I haven't been writing much lately so have been neglecting to come here. How nice to find an old friend here when I do. Yes the smells and sounds of the Aussie bush stay with you forever and wherever you go. Hope you are well and writing. SuZ

Duke Beaufort Date: 6/21/2024 1:14:00 PM Suzanne, a beautiful lesson indeed. You make this a living feeling expression that has great optimism. I really enjoyed reading this and it brought a smile to my face. Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 6/21/2024 2:08:00 PM How nice to have your visit, Duke: Optimism is a spirit needed In today's world. Thanks for your valued comment. SuZ

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/19/2024 7:57:00 PM So beautiful. Congrats, dear. Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 6/21/2024 2:07:00 PM Thanks again, Andrea: Your frienship over the years means a lot. SuZ

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/19/2024 8:30:00 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely Earth write again. Have a blessed day with your win.............. Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 6/21/2024 2:09:00 PM Hi Paula: So lovely to get a second visit from you. You are a blessing. SuZ

Christuraj Alex Date: 6/18/2024 10:58:00 PM "Learn the wisdom nature teaches us- to never take more than we give." - Grand teaching, indeed. Congratulations! Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 6/21/2024 2:06:00 PM Thanks Christuraj for your valued comment. SuZ

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/17/2024 1:43:00 PM mother nature does not deserve the way man abuses her kindness , suZ...and your fluid poem reflects this sentiment through strong images...wonderful! Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 6/17/2024 1:59:00 PM It is wonderful to know there are so many of us that do love and value this earth. Lovely to see you back on the Soup, Nette. Yow were very much missed. SuZ

Tom Woody Date: 6/17/2024 1:33:00 PM Sadly, that wisdom appears to be lost on mankind. At this point divine intervention is our only hope. Meantime you've written a pretty poem about our awesome planet Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 6/17/2024 2:00:00 PM He has probably had to intervene before. He moves in mysterious ways. We must have faith, Tom. Thanks for reading and commenting and brightening my day. SuZ

Silent One Date: 6/17/2024 10:04:00 AM Hey Suz, always great to see you posting.. Your poem beautifully captures the timeless and cyclic nature of life, encouraging a deep appreciation and connection to the natural world. It reminds us that by staying attuned to the rhythms and beauty of nature, we can find solace, inspiration, and wisdom. The message of balance and reciprocity serves as a poignant reminder of our responsibility to live harmoniously with the environment Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 6/17/2024 12:44:00 PM How great to hear from you SI: I agree this message is so important. The earth has been threatened for so many decades but we must have faith in Nature's ability of renewal. Our kind has become a very real threat to the planet. Pray that greed and corruption don't overcome the miracles of this earth. SuZ

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/17/2024 9:51:00 AM I enjoyed reading your lovely Earth write. The beauty of the Earth is everywhere, if we will only look. Nature has much to teach us if we will only learn. Have a blessed day writing away........................... Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 6/17/2024 12:40:00 PM Thank you Paula: We are so fortunate to know these things. It saddens me that there are those who don't. Maybe our poems can awaken their spirits. Thanks for stopping to read. SuZ

Lin Lane Date: 6/17/2024 7:14:00 AM Hi Suz. There's so much beauty to be found in nature if only we look. The dandelion flower whose stem grew between a sidewalk crack... fern growing out of a gutter... songbirds singing as dawn awakens. You've captured the gist of it quite well. Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 6/17/2024 12:39:00 PM I agree, Lin: It's there if we take notice and those things you point out do add delight to our day in the discovery of them. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. SuZ

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/17/2024 5:55:00 AM Even a dead leaf caught up in bare branches can seem beautiful to us… Revel in the scents of flowers, the fragility of their petals…we delight in the subtlety of nature. Login to Reply Suzanne Delaney Date: 6/17/2024 6:03:00 AM I agree, Kim......nature is awesome in its wonder. SuZ