Don’t ignore me!
I have been here since Aurora’s first song
and will be here in its agonal gasp.
I have cloistered you
in my celestial blanket
and although I sometimes bleed
on a spectacular day
I am a wonder to behold.
so arch your necks backwards
and let me wash over your eyes.
Don’t deny me!
I have sheltered you from the gathering storms
and will protect you from the rising tides.
I have been your custodian,
watching over your shifting valleys
and when you trace my alpine fingers
I become your periscope to the moon
so look up from your screens
and gaze upon my magnificence.
Don’t destroy me!
I have nurtured the air to fill your lungs
whilst giving poetry to your eyes
and when you sail through my emerald winds,
please remember,
I am your stairway to the stars
so lay down your axe
and lose yourself in my nirvana.
Don’t poison me!
I am the lifeblood that runs through your capillaries
propelling you to new horizons.
whether frothing elemental or idly lapping
I am the gateway to unity
so enter my waters
and let me soothe your soul.
Please, listen to me!
I am your mother that cradles you
and will always love you
but my bleeding womb
can’t hold on.
Gary Akroyde
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