Do you know me?
Say you do,
say you know my name
say it please I beg this day
for I forget, am I to blame?
I had a dream
that once I roamed
this world without a thought
but troubles came using my name
they came and I was caught…
I once was whole,
I once breathed life
into every living thing
I kept this world safe from harm
who tears me apart, poisoning?
Do you know me?
please, say you do….
for I forget my name
Was I Gaia?…Guardian of Earth…
Is it you should feel the shame?
LadyP © 2010
Yep...we should all feel the shame. Good one.
ReplyDeleteThis is the part where I get into trouble. I love this. I would cut the last two lines: "Was I Gaia?…/Guardian of Earth…Is it you should feel the shame?" Lady, feel free to delete this comment. I love suggestions for cuts but that doesn't mean everybody does. If this shadow has offended....In friendship from a fellow traveler.
ReplyDeleteCuts deep into the soul and should be the mantra for all those who forget where we all come from. This was a wonderful reminder, Penelope. You are always so right and true with your words.
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Excellent! One of your very best.
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Beth
Amazing poem on behalf of Mother Earth and speaking our forgetfulness. Thank you for sharing this sad reminder about who is our Mother. Very moving, for me, to read.
ReplyDeletethank you for stopping by and leavnig a comment...I am sorry to say I have not been around much...very busy these days...I really enjoy reading your writings...I love poetry...used to write it myself...now I blog and scrapbook...maybe I will try it again...I will be back by to read more...
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Shell
Very moving and thought provoking - well done! I also love Alex Grey's "Gaia" - thanks for sharing it with us.
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