Monday, November 9, 2009

Water

Water

I am earth, quench me
my children born of me
rising up from my soil
need to drink deeply to
grow, to survive, without
water there is no life
dust only

I am earth, quench me
my lakes and rivers and
oceans need replenishing
without water life, no life
all will perish, rains bless
my bodies of water, fill them
brimful

I am earth, quench me
but know when enough
is enough, do not flood
my children, wash away
soil, denude my fertility
so nothing will grow
dust only

I am earth, quench me
water my children
flora and fauna so that
all may live and thrive
basking under sun
partaking of air, held at
bay by fire, then rain

Diane Belleville

3 comments:

  1. Such a good poem about the plight of the earth without water or with too much. It's such a balancing act and out of our hands. i'm so glad you have a blog again and will be publishing your poetry. I am a huge fan of your writing.

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  2. What a wonderful poem with a wonderful message...

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  3. I so love this poem about the earth....so lovely, Diane.

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