~For Gaia~

If I put my ear to the ground

let the mud coat my fingers

as I push closer to her pulse

I can hear her calling me

her voice a soft whisper

like a gentle summer rain

soothing and comforting

the parched land of my people

She reminds me of the

history carved in my bones

the stories that travel

like gypsies in my veins

days of lush and vibrant glory

green fields, yellow wildflowers

horses with manes flowing

My memory sketches

the movement of the four elements

through my body and soul

the earth spinning I cling to her

transforming, coming alive again

from my living death

a trellis of green veins grow on my skin

spring flowers sprout, crowning my head

The obstacle is the path, Gaia says

as she takes flight with the winged sprites

leaving me with the song of my ancestors

pulsing through my blood

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Richard Lynn Livesay Apr 21, 2012, 9:05pm UTC

the stories that travel
like gypsies in my veins...excellent description of Gaia

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JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 21, 2012, 9:31pm UTC

Thank you so much!

Kushal Poddar Apr 21, 2012, 9:40pm UTC

Richard, well said and Mi, Well written
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JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 21, 2012, 9:58pm UTC

Thanks, kushal.

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David W. Apr 21, 2012, 9:13pm UTC

beautiful words and lovely tribute to The Mother.

JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 21, 2012, 9:31pm UTC

Thank you dear friend.

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Len Maxwell Apr 21, 2012, 9:16pm UTC

I'm rather partial to the soothing and comforting part. Excellently done.

Thanks for sharing with The Triple Name Club.

JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 21, 2012, 9:33pm UTC

I hear you. Soothing and comforting...the best. Thank you.

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Chris Brockman Apr 21, 2012, 9:46pm UTC

"The obstacle is the path, Gaia says," as did Robert Frost in so many words. I love this write, Michelle. I know that you know we are on the same path (uh oh) here. The thing is that Nature/Gaia has many paths that are natural in every sense. It is for us to discover, utilize, and revere those paths. We turn against Nature and our own nature at grave risk, because Nature will win in the end.

JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 21, 2012, 10:01pm UTC

I also love Frost. we need to love and respect our Earth.

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stephen berwaldt Apr 21, 2012, 11:14pm UTC

So beautiful as are most of your musings...

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JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 22, 2012, 7:14am UTC

Thank you so much for your kind words and for the feature.

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JOHN BECK Apr 21, 2012, 11:18pm UTC

Water woman is also Earth woman--a goddess of Earth and sea.

JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 22, 2012, 7:16am UTC

John, you made me smile. Thank you, friend.

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A. F. Stewart Apr 22, 2012, 10:52am UTC

A beautiful and spiritual poem.

JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 23, 2012, 6:40am UTC

Thank you, A.F.

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Jennifer Lee Apr 22, 2012, 1:34pm UTC

A delight to read after my absence. This describes how I feel when I garden or go hiking, but the way you write it is much better. Your poem is airy, if that makes sense.

JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 23, 2012, 6:40am UTC

So good to "see" you!!! Xx

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Pam Brittain Apr 22, 2012, 4:06pm UTC

Now I need to get out to the garden. This is an absolutely delightful piece.

JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 23, 2012, 6:41am UTC

When it stops raining, I have some flowers to plant, too.

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libramoon .. Apr 22, 2012, 6:13pm UTC

Happy Earth Day!
Emerging Visions visionary art 'zine #22

http://emergingvisions.blogspot.com

On Earth Day (April 22) 2012, our Gifting Gaea has emerged.
Share our Gift; Enjoy our Earth; Blessed Be

JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 23, 2012, 6:42am UTC

Thanks for stopping by Libramoon.

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Lisa Westerfield Apr 22, 2012, 8:37pm UTC

Happy Earth Day! Thank you for the lovely poem!

JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 23, 2012, 6:43am UTC

Thank you, Lisa, for stopping by.

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elizabeth evans Apr 22, 2012, 8:50pm UTC

One of your finest poems, Michelle.

Happy Earth Day!

JustMe ~I'm happy to be~ Apr 23, 2012, 6:43am UTC

Thank you dear bob. Xx

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Marianne K. Apr 22, 2012, 10:02pm UTC

I'm visualizing you here inside the serenity of your musings, Michelle. I feel it's melancholic mood, energising me at the same time.

'The obstacle is the path'............ past, present and future ~

xoxox