by Jan Stribley

Created on: August 01, 2009   Last Updated: August 02, 2009

Earth's Song

Winter's Lullaby.

Dark the day, cold the night
Sharp the wind whose icy arrows pierce and bite.
Gone the soft warm waves of golden light,
Endless afternoons at summer's height.
Sleep O Earth, go quickly sons of men,
For Spring's bright beauty soon will dawn
And pass this way again.

Spring's Joy.

Crisp nights, warm days
Buds awaken, squirrels play.
Soon the snow and ice will change

To warmer breezes, flowers arranged
In window box and old clay pots,
And mothers start to tell their tots
That summer will be here before
You hear her knocking at your door.
Rejoice o Earth! It's Spring!

Fall's Farewell.

Muted sunlight, shadows lengthen,
Leaves are turning, softly falling.
Soon the glorious full blown garden
Fades as cooler days come calling.
Firelit evenings, turkey platters,
Indoor games and children's chatter.
Busy squirrels, passing geese.
Goodnight Earth. Sleep in peace

Summer's Soliloquy.

finale to earth's song

Roses bloom in gay abandon,
Perfumed, heady, gowns ablaze.
Crickets chirping, birds are singing,
Dogs lie sleeping 'neath the haze.
Branches groan beneath their splendor,
Lush and verdant at their prime
Some with fronds still young and tender,
Buds unveiling in their time.
Azure skies stretch high before us,
Molten sun beats down below.
Earth's triumphant final chorus,
Bathed in Summer's golden glow.

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