I look
I care
I pay attention
I would look more
I would care more
I would pay more attention
I just simply often sleep in
Earth Mother I receive so much
From your Love
From your Care
From your Abundance
Earth Mother I am your child
I just often stay within
As if hidden from you too
As if there is a place devoid of you
As if I am not a part of you
Note: This poem was written as part of Ali Grimshaw’s writing circle The Poetry of Gratitude. Please visit Ali Grimshaw at Flashlight Batteries, her poetry is amazing!
Also contributing this post to Friday Fun – Hidden by CalmKate!
This really beautiful. Simple and profound. Very heartfelt and elegant.
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Thank you so much truly. Your words of appreciation are received in my heart with a smile 🙂
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😊
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And your photos stunning.
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Thank you very much!
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Strong words from within. I like the image – the hills, the tall grasses flowing, rolling clouds, the hills … all providing a metaphoric image for your words.
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It is fulfilling that you see the connection within and expressed in the image. I have such mixed emotions with this – the freshness of green and the grey clouds helped me feel that. Thank you so much for the joy of your visit.
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My pleasure to return an insightful comment.
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Lovely poem and sentiment.
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Thank you very much, kindly 🙂
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I love the whole poem, beautifully penned!
These ending lines really speak so much truth:
“Earth Mother I am your child I just often stay within As if hidden from you too As if there is a place devoid of you As if I am not a part of you”
It is our playful way, perhaps, as children of our great mother 💗 to hide! Peek a boo! Our favorite game 😃
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You made me feel so good with the playful perspective of peek a boo, my friend. I had a tinge of sadness in those lines that you helped crack into a smile 🙂 I wish I hide less for sure. Thank you so much truly for your thoughtful comment.
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I’m so glad to know this! 🙂💗
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Also, the image invites me in with those textured clouds ☁️🙌🏻🤍
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I am so glad you are enjoying the image with me.
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your imagery in pics and words resonates!
Please link this to my prompt “hidden”, it fits perfectly 🙂
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Thank you so much for appreciating.
Ok yes, let me find your post right now.
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thanks so much, great if more can read it!
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I hear the sadness and the yearning to reconnect with nature, or is it just me seeing it?! I too have been inside the past few days, not getting outside or being part of nature.
I think I need to kick my butt and make it happen soon!
🥰 Tamara
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You hear and see right – There is sadness of often forgetting that I am part of nature. There is gratitude is in how much abundance is available, in that perhaps the yearning. It is weird how practiced and content I am at being indoors for days at length. I hope you find your way out with absolute ease 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your reflections!
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😉 I’m working on it! Thanks for sharing this musing! It’s certainly the reminder that I need right now! 😁
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I am grateful for our resonant interactions 🙂
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Me too! 🌼🌸🌼🌸
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Very beautiful and heartfelt.
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Thank you very much, kindly.
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🙂🌏
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Great tribute to our quintessential mum , mama earth her cradle of green warmth .. lovely thoughts, Pragal🤗
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Such loveliness in your response too – my poem was in fact a response to the the thought of cradling with love, being cradled in comfort. Thank you for reading into it and sharing your reflection!
Much Love – Pragalbha
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A lovely poem and image Pragalbha and a beautiful tribute to Mother Earth 💚
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Thank you so much, you contribute a lot to this appreciation for Mother earth through your beautiful work and walks.
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very nice poem 🌷🌷🌷
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Thank you very much, kindly.
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our home one form or the other
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Truly said, thank you for your wise words.
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Superb and wonderful poem for our beautiful Mother Earth, Pragalbha. We have to be grateful for everything that she has given us without shedding a tear. Let us all take care of her just like our true Mother. Lovely poem.
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I imagine how caring for Mother Earth is really Self-care, and how often we forget. Thank you so much for your kind positive thoughtful presence here.
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Yes we do forget to nurture her many a times. You are always welcome dear 👌👌👌👌👌
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We must nurture Mother Earth and see to it that she survives. Thank for sharing these wise words 🙏
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Thank you very much for joining in my Gratitude _()_
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You’re welcome 😊
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Keeps abundance flowing. We all deserve it. You deserve it Pragalbha. Beautifully and effortlessly done.
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I appreciate what you say – we all deserve it. We do. Thank you Vishal for this reminder and kind appreciation.
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I don’t think one can ever get enough of nature….there is so much love out there! Love the picture…it is so calming, peaceful and serene.
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I agree with you, thank you very much. That picture, I must share, was the first glimpse of being out there for me, after the initial weeks in lockdown. It carries the feeling of how literally the Earth came alive to me in the most serene way. I am so glad you appreciate the picture similarly.
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I just simply often sleep in, these beautiful words made me smile…the second wave rolling through our part of the world contributes to cozy feelings while we stay inside.
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I can hear your smile 🙂 My admission to the Earth is regardless of the lockdown, how I often stay in without participating in Her grandeur, lost in my own world as if. Thank you so much kindly for sharing your thoughts.
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We’re staying close to home these days and I the walks in nature I took daily through the summer and fall…
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I agree those walks close to home are so precious 🙂
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Pragalbha,
I am so glad to see you shared your poem. It speaks of love for Mother Earth and our deep connection to her even though we sometimes forget.
Thank you for linking back to my site. It is my great joy to support others by holding a safe space for their voices to come forward during my writing circles. What a joy it was to meet you. I look forward to writing with you again.
Be well and keep shining your light.
Ali
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Dear Ali, thank you for inviting me to your writing circle. It was a beautiful soulful experience with your beautiful spirit and the space you created. A great joy to meet you too. Thank you for your deep reading of my poem and sharing your reflection on it!
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Thank you for the positive feedback. Take good care of yourself.
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You are very welcome 🙂 You have amazing times ahead!
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That last line! I think we (I) fail the world when we do not recognize we are indeed a part of it’s nature.
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You said it!!! That line was the peak of whatever stirred in me, and then my fingers stopped, the poem said I am done here. How real I made my inner world for days on end at times …
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I so understand that!
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Its time we acknowledge and express our gratitude for all the unconditional love mother earth has showered us with.Glad that you show this deep connect and gratefulness to her. I wish there were more shining lights like you on this planet Pragalbha. Stay blessed and keep inspiring others.
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I hope to connect and act in more tangible ways to live up to these feelings emerging in me, for now I simply want to honor and remember this inter-dependence. Thank you for such positive acknowledgment and support dear Radhika.
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Wonderful poem and the image, Pragalbha. It’s never too late for a noble cause.
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Thank you for your kind visit and appreciation.
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I like the lines where one would pay more attention, but instead one sleeps in.
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Thank you for sharing that with me Frank. I feel that in multiple ways.
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This is very profound and true..simple yet bears a very important message.
P.S
I cant hit the like button…why😐😐
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I am so happy you think so, thank you very much.
Lately the like button works for me anywhere only after hitting twice. Wonder what’s going on with all that 🤔
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Your photograph is mesmerizing, Prag! All that GREEN makes me sing sing sing. I love the composition which made my imagination fly. As for your words yes I have understanding. Mother gives me without restraint so much healing, and peace, and love and wonder. I am deeply grateful as I know you are too. xo
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It is high honor that you like that photo and composition. That view was my first glimpse after weeks of staying in, absolute magical experience 🙂 Thank you Amy for your kind visit and joining in my gratitude and inspiring me always.
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Ha. There you go. I felt that magic!! It came right through the photograph! xo
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:)))) I trust you to catch that magic :)))))
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Such a beautiful writing! Love the flow 😊
The scenery is magnificent! I too wanna stand there and witness nature’s glory 🍃💗
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Thank you very much for your kind appreciation 🙂 I am glad to have you with me enjoying nature’s glory.
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Simple and beautiful. Well written.😊
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Thank you for your kind appreciation 🙂
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I smiled knowingly when I read “I just simply often sleep in”, even though I knew you probably didn’t mean it literally. (I almost always sleep in on weekends no matter how beautiful it is outside.) How often we forget that we are one with Mother Earth! Very well expressed, Pragalbha.
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I actually meant it literally too! 😊 I love to sleep in whenever possible. I truly wish and intend to care more. I am allowing myself all gentleness to bring me out of this pattern, yet constantly working at it. I truly look forward to your comments, as you always give me friendly affirmation and support.
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I’ve found that being gentle with myself works the best. You are so welcome, Pragalbha.
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So beautiful and heartfelt!!
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Thank you so much, I am very happy you think so!
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Very very beautiful words with the images
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Thank you so much for your kind visit and appreciation 💛
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Wonderful poetry Pragalbha … Mother Nature calls us often… At times, it is not always possible to be among her beautiful arms.. But she resides within all our hearts just the same….
Your photo is lovely… We have so much to be grateful for, our green and pleasant land….
Lots of love my dear friend…. ❤ Have a beautiful day ❤
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Mother Earth as if speaks out to us as some glimpses have this special magical energy to it. So in awe and gratitude for that. Much Gratitude and Love for you.
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Mother Nature’s healing is waiting for all of us, just to reach out and notice, give thanks, and she delivers every time her healing balm…. All we need do is soak it up ❤
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💛✨💛✨💛✨
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