Poem: To The Earth Mother

TO THE EARTH MOTHER

As you lie sleeping
in the winter season
I marvel at your Beauty
Such a short time to rest
preparing for the work ahead.
My Mother, the Earth Mother
from whence Life comes
in the Circle of Life.


Though the ignorant ones
scoff at our bonding and
connection to the Land
Earth Mother
we continue to be your Keepers
caretakers of the Land
giving and taking in Balance
as directed by the Great Mystery
at the Creation of Life.


But can you last, Earth Mother?
I pray the offerings of Tobacco
I give to you will help.
I pray our Respect grows
for your Sacredness,
and keeps you Strong;
for should you Cease
so will the People.


The first verse was used in a card with a peace message by the Status of Women, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.. The cover of their christmas card had a dove with a round wreath of leaves in its beak. The wreath of leaves had a feminine symbol hanging from the wreath.

The second verse was used as a prayer.. for a group in the United States of America..


The other verses will be added as I find them..

(Published in Faces of Feminism 1992)