Mother Earth

A prose

Mother Earth pampers herself bathing in the dawns early light;

in the cool showers of the rain and the salt of the sea,

as she heals the wounds of the generation before.

She perfumes her body with the scent of red roses

and walks barefoot upon the velvet dew of the morn. 

The love within her heart shows through the warmth

of her soul; deep within the valleys  and her womb of wonder.

Pregnant with seeds she gives birth

as wildflowers burst into an array of color along

the side of a country road; waiting to be picked by a loving hand;

someone in love for the first time.

In the the spring of her life she dances in the wind

in her skirt of many colors; laughing and sighing 

within the rustling of the leaves.

And the flora upon the palette of spring

blooms like cherry blossoms in the April rain.

And  as she becomes enamored with the sun; the summer months

 carry on with the heat of passion.

In the prime and the ecstasy of the moment, she notices a change.

The autumn days creep silently upon her beauty

as leaves begin to fade.  She is swept away in the wind

into the winter of her life and she remembers

once upon a time. Snow appears upon the rooftops 

as she cradles memories to the slope of her bosom. 

Teardrops in the darkness upon the pillow of moonlight

overflows the rivers of pain and neglect... 

waiting for the warrior in the wind to carry her

over the threshold of another day.

Pendulum of the night chimes with the dawn

and  deep ridges of the mountains show of wisdom once smooth

as a flaxen moon. But she will carry on with the strength 

and will as only Mother Earth can; and will return

to the springtime of love; when spirits in the wind

whisper her name.

©SyberRose

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Danielle]

Wow, such a beautiful poem!
Wonderful use of imagery as well :)

[SyberRose]

Thank you so much for the nice compliment and for visiting today...Rose:)

[Shaun Payton]

What a beautiful evolution went along as Mother Earth changes scenery with the seasons. Fantastic!!

[SyberRose]

Thank you again...I never realized how aging is like the seasons until I began writing this.:)

[Shaun Payton]

You are welcome :) Until your like 90, then at that age prolly dont care what season it is hehe

[SyberRose]

Yes just luck to be alive...although Spring and Autumn are my favorite seasons.

[Shaun Payton]

I love autumn! Pretty leaves and cool weather.

[Ency Bearis]

Unique well painted imagery of the Mother Earth . Great piece.

[SyberRose]

Thank you Ency...I am glad you enjoyed...Rose:)

[Ency Bearis]

you're welcome

[Rita L. Sev]

I like this very much! Gorgeous imagery - Mother Earth never looked so beautiful in her Seasoned glory!

[SyberRose]

thank you Rita...nice to hear from you as always...Rose:)

[Quill~]

This is the most beautiful illustration of Mother Earth that I have ever read. You have a rich quality in your prose that exudes softness and romance. A breezy prose, well written! :)

[SyberRose]

thank you so much Quill..and happy you enjoyed reading it...Rose:)

[Quill~]

you have a flare for this prose thingy. lol :)
love your writes, Rose. x

[SyberRose]

thank you... I dont do them too often though.

[Quill~]

neither do I. but I love reading them. :)

[Onku Ghosh]

This is imagery at its best. Your description of mother ear th as she changes her looks according to the season held me captivated.Just loved it.

[SyberRose]

Thank you Onku...I'm happy you enjoyed Mother Earth and thank you for peeking in today:)

[Onku Ghosh]

I just love your poems.So expect me to peek in every now and then.Do please review my poems too

[SyberRose]

I sure will...:)

[Dhaye]

Wow! I really enjoyed this prose poem. Our beloved Mother Earth...after passing different phases, generations, and seasons...still carry that strength to carry on...for all of us.

This is a wonderful piece, Rose. I love your subject/concept. Well done!

[SyberRose]

Thank you so much Dhaye...and happy you took time to read and comment...Rose

[Dhaye]

You're welcome. :)

[Stella Armour]

each verse absolutely beautiful Rose. one for my library .. :o)

[SyberRose]

Thank you Stella...Im glad you enjoyed...hugsss

[Saumya]

this was realllllllllllllllly great.......
i specially loved the beautiful description of the season.....!!!!
a very unique and wonderful perspective, i must say.....!!!!
very eloquent and well presented,......!!!!
all over, a great work indeed....!!!!

[SyberRose]

Thank you Saumya:)

[Saumya]

most welcome dear...!!!
:)