My home exists outside of place and time
I need not tie myself to physical bounds
The Earth plays host to my soul--for now
I soar over the mountains in the spring
To circle with my brothers the eagles
The grizzly knows me by sight
When he wakes from his dream
The elk does not flee from my presence
I run with the antelope across the plains
I soar across the waters to my place in the sand
The sand remembers my footsteps like it felt me yesterday
The river’s waters stay ready to energize my body
She gives me her pungent fruit
Gaia gives of herself without expectation
She accepts what I have to offer
She is my life and I am hers
I know that with her I have a place in the Universe
She is my home
My heart sings her song
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Dawn Salois
Mother of a wonderful son. Writing is a relatively new passion of mine. I love to create my own images. Self-published author of Shadow and Flame.
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Beautifully written
Beautiful! I want to be there. 💕🌺
Beautiful and descriptive I live in Calgary Canada and just took a trip to BC so your use of the animals sits well with my eyes and imagination great job ! I'm glad to have subscribed to your work!
You have such a beautiful way with words. This was fantastic, especially that last line :) Great work!
This is ALL!
This is absolutely magical and beautiful! What does Na’a and Ksaahkomm mean? And in which languages are these words! Stunning job and its now one of my favourite poems!
I love how you portrayed the relationship between us and Mother Nature and the Earth!
Magnificent. I love it. Again you have an effective way of communicating the simple pleasures in life that are so important to us.
Brilliant words, been here before but can now comment
Very Inspirational Poem.