Listen to Earth
(Sarah Doughty)
Listen to earth:
For
She will tell you much
Of love on the ground
And underneath
And in the branches
Of the trees,
Sometimes even launched
From there;
From the garden, truth—
Wild and perennial,
Knowing no
Cultivation
But the seasons;
Tendril-scent of romance
Glides onto the sky
Over water,
Upended in the course
Each time—
Thus approving
The cycle
Of immortal love
That touches stellar rings
With which Earth sings
C L Couch
October 6, 2016 at 2:37 am
oooooh. is this lovely poem dedicated to Sarah? ❤
October 7, 2016 at 7:40 pm
Thank you, sister. The poem is inspired by Sarah and by you. You were promoting her series, and “Earth” is in the title. Somehow I smooshed or re-read other words to come up with “Earth listen.” And then came into my little brain “Listen to Earth.” From what I know of Sarah’s work, I think the theme fits. I hope so.
October 9, 2016 at 9:56 am
Ooooooh. Nice thinking brother!Very well done!
October 7, 2016 at 3:38 am
Beautiful poem. Such vivid descriptions and careful warning to listen to the earth because she knows what she needs.
October 7, 2016 at 7:42 pm
Thanks, Amanda. I’m glad you catch a note of warning here. I didn’t use the word but wanted to convey an aspect of urgency.