Hello, dear Earth
Here I am, a mere speck on your surface, addressing you as if I think you would notice me.
Earth, we sometimes believe you do notice every tiny living being inhabiting you, but we are so many, and we live and die and are replaced so frequently over all the millennia – how could it be?
Leaning in, I listen and know that every living being is capable of communicating with every other, whether by sounds, images, feelings or verbal language. And yes, it is my experience that you too have that awareness, both infinitely all-encompassing and minutely specific.
Listing gratitude, I’d have to list your whole self plus every earthly living thing. I am indeed grateful for you, for them/us, and for the experience of that awareness, even if it’s delusionary … for the ridiculous conviction that it isn’t delusionary. To live on this planet – to be here as part of your living Nature, Earth – what an incredible blessing!
Offering you today, my joy, my gratitude … as my unique self and as a mere speck among countless others.
Sharing, months later, with Writers Pantry #51 at Poets and Storytellers United.
"and for the experience of that awareness, even if it’s delusionary … for the ridiculous conviction that it isn’t delusionary." Love that! A relationship with the universe mandates a level of delusion!
ReplyDeleteHello, Rosemary. I hope you will continue with your lovely letters to Earth in 2021. We may be mere specks, but Earth speaks to us all the time; sadly, not many humans listen, as they are deaf to her gentle words and language. But Earth looks after all her children, no matter how bad they are, just as any mother would. Thank you, Earth, and thank you, Rosemary, for letting her speak through your words. Happy Yuletide.
ReplyDeleteHello Rosemary and a Happy Christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteCommunication - one great gift to mankind and all of creation.
ReplyDeleteLuv your offering to Earth today
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday. Thanks for dropping by to read mine
Much💜love
we are but mere specks on the surface of Earth, and we are guilty of much of the abuse on her. and every living thing should be grateful of this home.
ReplyDeleteRosemary, Happy Holidays and a wonderful, safe New Year to you!
So many thoughts slip by -- these leave me with questions and more questions. This is a good season to wander outside and think.
ReplyDeleteNice write, Rosemary. Even if all beings can't communicate with each other, I'm convinced that we ALL want to go on existing, and we should ALL recognize that fact and attempt to assist each other to reach that goal.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy you P/SU break & be well. Shalom.
Thank you for this. We all need reminders now and again that it is special to have life, to be alive. It's an amazing thing, life.
ReplyDeleteEven we specks can be grateful, can't we? Happy Year's End, Rosemary (and Earth)!
ReplyDeleteIf believing She is aware of us and all we do is delusion, add me to the mad circle. I also hope more people join the crazy dance of believing all things are interconnected. It might be the only thing that will keep humanity from destroying everything.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I feel we're like parasites on her back and she's shaking us off!
ReplyDeleteHello Dear Earth, Hello Dear Rosemary. Wishing you joy now and in the year to come. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteYou are unique and very special, Rosemary. Your conversations with Earth are marvelous. Stay safe and well and have peaceful holidays!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Rosemary ! Thank you for your nice comments throughout the year....See you in the New Year....
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. I find comfort and joy in speaking to earth. She speaks in so many ways in something as small as a blade of grass to the tallest mountain. I am so grateful
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Rosemary. I like the letter form.
ReplyDeleteI don't imagine the Earth notices me one bit. I try to be as unobtrusive as possible.
ReplyDeletelovely sincere true message of gratitude, Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteLovely letter to the Earth. Happy New Year!
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