View It From Afar

To appreciate our planet, begin with its snowcapped mountains: where sunbeams morph crystals of ice into gems of glistening light. See pink clouds hover in the skies, afloat on a vista of blue: and a setting sun smear scarlet, onto puffs of marshmallow white. And jungles, at its equator: create a sash of vibrant greens; while burnt sands ripple Earth's deserts, with shifting dunes of tans and creams. Watch Earth's leafy forests change from deciduous to evergreen: and tundra, pitted with blue lakes, fade to stretches of virgin snow. And volcanoes erupt in flames spewing plumes of ebony smoke: as lava bleeds from gaping wounds, while giving birth to molten Earth. See cobalt and aquamarine waves, crested with white foamy froth: and two tilted poles, capped in ice, sparkle, like crystalline jewels. View it from afar, as it twirls within the vacuum of space: like a phantasmagorical cerulean marble: called Earth.
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Delaney Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 1:02 PM
You have painted the earth with beautiful imagery. Congratulations on your showcase win. SuZ
Pinet Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 7:51 AM
Thanks, Suzanne, I welcome and appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Empress Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM
You really have a way with words, so descriptive so meaningful and so well articulated, flows in such eloquence. Absolute pleasure reading this powerful write. Congratulations
Pinet Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 7:52 AM
Thanks, Ink Empress, it is always a treat to hear from you. I welcome and appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
One Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 6:16 AM
I remember this poem Emile, when I had my first account on here... An epic poem with great use of vocabulary.. Congratulations on having your poem showcased..
Pinet Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 7:57 AM
Thanks, Silent One. I welcome and appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Peck Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 2:51 PM
This is such a gorgeous description of our planet, it should be used by Save the Earth groups. It's so sad that we treat Mother Earth so poorly, then expect her to be kind to us.
Pinet Avatar
April 13, 2023 at 6:31 PM
Thanks, Ann, as always, I welcome and appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Radice Avatar
July 29, 2022 at 3:01 PM
Earth in all its beauty together in harmony with your equally beautiful poetry Emile. Cheers - Gary
Pinet Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 7:58 AM
Thanks, Gary, I welcome and appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Lane Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 7:51 AM
I'm not at all surprised to see one of your wonderful poems on the winning list, Emile. I've always been in awe of your writing talent. Congratulations on finishing mile 9 ahead of others.
Pinet Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 8:22 AM
Thanks, Lin, I appreciate your comments, your words honor me, my friend, Emile.
George Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 12:23 AM
Just lovely is this fantastic view of our planet Earth starting with the snow capped mountains and ending with the azure seas.... ! A phenomenal painting you have etched in vibrant colors and imagery ! Congratulations dear poet friend !
Pinet Avatar
July 28, 2022 at 8:21 AM
Thanks, Valsa, I welcome and appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Toney Avatar
July 27, 2022 at 11:42 AM
Emile, your word choice is elegant and awe-inspiring. This is a Fave for me. You take us on a round-the-world guided tour of what makes our Earth unique, starting with the "snowcapped mountains", and ending with the oceans and "tilted poles". Then you transport us into outer space so we can "View it from afar as it twirls within the vacuum of space." Your image is perfect. Congratulations on your win on Mile 9 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 10 has already started!
Pinet Avatar
July 27, 2022 at 2:13 PM
Thanks, Mark, I appreciate the placement and your comments, you honor me my friend, Emile.
Ashley Avatar
July 27, 2022 at 10:19 AM
Dear Emile, your gifted pen captures the wealth of beauty our planet offers in your use of dynamic imagery, colors and movements. An awe-inspiring poem from a wonderful perspective filled with appreciation for Nature. Your poet's heart shine, my friend. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Pinet Avatar
July 27, 2022 at 2:14 PM
Thanks so much, Susan, I appreciate your wonderful comments, your words honor me my friend, Emile.
Miller Avatar
November 13, 2021 at 3:29 PM
What a beautiful poem Emile and so relevant and topical after COP26 in Glasgow. Let’s hope we can all do everything in our power to preserve our precious home for future generations. As Neil Armstrong said “It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant.”
Pinet Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 7:31 AM
Thanks so much, Mike, I appreciate your comments, you honor me my friend, Emile.
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April 21, 2021 at 4:07 PM
You make me look up, around and down. You make me want to see things I;ve never seen, Beautiful writing...I'm so impressed. Thanks for the view of the world.
Pinet Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 5:09 PM
Thanks so much Virginia, your wonderful words have brought a smile to my day, my friend, Emile.
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January 16, 2021 at 10:40 AM
It's great to see this gem in the 2020 PS Anthology. I love all the imagery but most particularly the lines "and lava bleed from gaping wounds while giving birth to molten earth"
Pinet Avatar
January 16, 2021 at 3:10 PM
Thanks so much Line, you honor me my friend, much appreciated, Emile.
Hoffman Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 9:26 AM
Mother Earth would be proud of this poem if she could read! Beautiful piece, Emile.
Pinet Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 10:10 AM
Thanks so much Franci, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Walker Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Love it Emile
Pinet Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 7:01 AM
Thanks David, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Duncan Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 8:53 AM
This poem is so beautiful! It is so detailed and colorful. Your use of language is outstanding. This poem provides a very descriptive view of God's beautiful earth.
Pinet Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 7:01 AM
Thanks so much Louvenia, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
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October 12, 2020 at 5:25 AM
Hello Emile, some of your most wonderful poems fell into my inbox today. I can just say...wow...wow..wow... so much beauty , depth, in tuning with nature... loved them all ... God Bless.
Pinet Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 6:57 AM
Thanks Venetia, you have brought a smile to my day my friend, Emile.
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October 11, 2020 at 11:55 PM
Good Morning Emile, What a beautiful description of our home. Well done. Look after yourself. Frances
Pinet Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 6:56 AM
Thanks so much Frances, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Dutta Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 10:56 PM
I appreciate and admire each line of the poem. I feel myself fortunate to live in this beautiful planet. Blessing.
Pinet Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 6:55 AM
Thanks Anisha, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Greener Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 7:11 PM
I love the description of this Poem, we should make this planet a Garden Planet
Pinet Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 6:54 AM
Thanks Dexter, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
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October 11, 2020 at 4:18 PM
If positive is helping, then good,but I'd prefer to hear the truth as I view page- Vultures-angry/disdain. Arb'traitors- sleep well at night? What is point being bout rubbish poems? if rubbish poems?P/litely ask to refrain/from 'tempting! I think it is M/BRRssNG to soothe the up an coming's brow if they're basically working through dilemmas in their own world, Jeese! how much time needed ! time is short. Get a sort of grip, Where lay-eth or lieth the true art of the rose and prose in hand!?
Pinet Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 6:54 AM
Thanks Lemuel, I appreciate your opinion my friend, Emile.
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July 28, 2020 at 8:30 AM
Emile, Enjoyed seeing the world from your perspective. A fine eye for details often overlooked. -Richard
Pinet Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 9:16 AM
Thanks Richard, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Ashley Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 9:51 AM
Emile, your appreciation for our planet is lovingly expressed with vibrancy and lush imagery giving it an enchanting beauty. Your love of Nature shines in this amazing piece of wonderment. Congratulations on your excellent win in John's contest. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan
Pinet Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 10:41 AM
Thank you Susan, I appreciate your warm encouraging comments my friend, Emile.
Mishra Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 1:45 AM
This is an outstanding marvel Emile! Overflowing with soothing emotions and gorgeous imagery. Congratulations on your win :)
Pinet Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 9:01 AM
Thanks Aditi, I appreciate your support and wonderful comments my friend, Emile.
Somadas Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 5:21 AM
What an awesome tribute revealing nature's treasures.. Great write Eve.. Congrats on your top win..
Pinet Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 8:36 AM
Thanks Jenish, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Agustin Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 6:25 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this truth in your awesome poetic way. God bless you.
Pinet Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 8:42 AM
Thanks Beata, I appreciate your support and welcome you comments , stay safe my friend. Emile.
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