Earth, Water, Air and Fire
Elements of the Mind
By Mark Stigers Published about a year ago • 1 min read
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Earth
The earth is solid
Everywhere there’s rock and dirt
It is one big mess
Water
Water has a need
It’s flow a force of nature
We fight to tame it
Air
You can’t see the air
Yet it presses in on you
It’s a lot like guilt
Fire
Fire’s a hungry beast
A gift from the Gods for us
It wants to burn you
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About the Creator
Mark Stigers
One year after my birth sputnik was launched, making me a space child. I did a hitch in the Navy as a electronics tech. I worked for Hughes Aircraft Company for quite a while. I currently live in the Saguaro forest in Tucson Arizona
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Earth: This haiku captures the solidity of the earth with a stark simplicity. The use of "rock and dirt" conjures an image of raw, unyielding terrain, emphasizing the chaotic and messy nature of the planet's surface. The poem encapsulates the Earth's rugged essence in just a few words. Water: This haiku beautifully captures the dual nature of water – a force of nature with its own needs and an element that humans strive to control. The phrase "flow a force of nature" is particularly evocative, conveying the relentless, uncontrollable nature of water. The haiku reflects the perpetual struggle between humans and this essential, yet potentially destructive, element. Air: The haiku on air is particularly clever in drawing a parallel between air and guilt. The invisible yet palpable nature of both is highlighted, creating a subtle metaphor. The comparison adds depth to the poem, making the reader contemplate the intangible yet ever-present aspects of both air and guilt. Fire: The haiku on fire effectively personifies this element as a "hungry beast" and a "gift from the Gods." The duality of fire, as both a provider and a destructive force, is encapsulated in these few words. The haiku also carries a warning about the potential dangers inherent in the captivating yet unpredictable nature of fire. Overall, it conveys the primal and elemental aspect of this force. ChatGPT