The Earth

I am the Earth
That is why you fear me
I am her scars
Her fertility
Her deep secret reservoirs
Set ablaze at the end of history.

I am the Earth
You cannot escape me
Although you fantasize a different destiny
I am your creatrix
I am your blood
Your bones
Your body.

I am the Earth
You can try to reject me
Correct me
Rape me
And neglect me
You can call me inadequate
For your needs
If that’s how you choose to meet me.

It is only yourself you will hurt.

I remain the world
I sustain your being
Resist if you want to
Though you should know that
I am your true maker
Once you get brave
enough
to surrender
to me.