Sadness of Gaia
A Palette
In the beginning there was darkness,
An endless void stretching to the horizon—
Barren and hollow
Until there was light.
And then she was an explosion of colors—
A blank canvas turned into a masterpiece
Her lands clothed with verdant greens
Not a cloud to mar the cerulean skies
Her windswept forest hummed of a melody
That blended with the rolling waves
She was marvelous
She was magical
She breathes beauty in every life,
Teeming with grandeur day and night
There was diversity but there was order—
And life proliferates
Yet,
All the the beauty that she was,
GONE
All the bounty that she has,
GONE
The lofty greens turned into buildings
The vibrant colors faded into gray
The skies, a cumulus of smoke
The air, she can’t even breathe
Thus
She wonders,
Was the sixth day
The ultimate creation?
Or was it
The utmost destruction?
She hopes not.
© 2016 Maria. All Rights Reserved.
Painting by Josephine Wall
Today’s Filipino word prompt is “likha” which means “to create something through intelligence and skill”. The Greek & Roman mythology enthusiast in me is kicking in. Here’s one inspired by Gaia, the Greek goddess personification of Mother Earth.
P.S. The word, “likha” can either be used as a verb (the meaning above) or a noun (the creation or the result of work).
Come on! Write a poem or a fiction
Snap a photo under the sun
A six-word tale or a long post, perhaps?
Let’s all get word-high this July!
Want to join the fun? Find the prompt words HERE! Don’t forget to pingback & use the tag WordHighJuly. Mazel tov! 😉
July 23, 2016 at 12:23 am
Very nice
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July 23, 2016 at 8:09 am
Thank you, Muse!
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July 24, 2016 at 11:17 pm
You’re most welcome, Maria.
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July 23, 2016 at 2:47 am
Oh wow. 💕 💕
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July 23, 2016 at 8:17 am
Thanks for the wow, Sarah! 😁
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July 23, 2016 at 2:48 am
Lovely story/poem with warning Maria.
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July 23, 2016 at 8:19 am
Thank you, Mandi. I was originally trying to paint a positive picture but deep contemplation led me astray. Haha.
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July 23, 2016 at 8:57 am
Love “explosion of colors”.
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July 23, 2016 at 8:59 am
Beautiful, striking poem & picture! Thanks for sharing your talent.
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July 23, 2016 at 10:33 pm
Maria, this is very powerful and wonderful!
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July 26, 2016 at 6:54 pm
Thank you, PJ!
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July 24, 2016 at 11:17 am
Beautiful poem and picture with very important message! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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July 26, 2016 at 6:55 pm
Thank you, Gilda! Glad you appreciate it. ❤❤❤
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July 26, 2016 at 7:19 pm
Most welcome!
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July 24, 2016 at 2:25 pm
This is so very lovely — mythology bliss!
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July 26, 2016 at 6:55 pm
Thanks Biku!Gaia will be pleased ❤
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July 27, 2016 at 2:18 am
HaHa! 😉 Having recently studied Mythology with my children, it was a joy to read this 🙂
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July 24, 2016 at 5:46 pm
Absolutely brilliant! Additionally, in the first part of poem, the words you’ve used are just Wow 🙂
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July 26, 2016 at 6:57 pm
Thank you, Prab. It was originally in reference to Genesis.
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July 25, 2016 at 6:28 pm
oh wooow. your vivid words felt like she is happening in our bare eyes, dearie. This is brilliant piece of art. ❤
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July 26, 2016 at 12:14 pm
Aww, that’s a great compliment from you dearie! Thank youuuuuu. ❤ Sana maawa na tayo kay Mother Earth!
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July 26, 2016 at 12:52 pm
Totoo nga, dear. Sana. ❤
You are welcome!
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July 26, 2016 at 2:03 am
oh my what an epic poem and so exquisitely wrought. I feel Gaia’s pain.
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July 26, 2016 at 12:05 pm
Ah, you’re drowning me with compliments. THANK YOU!! ❤
I do hope most of us feel Gaia's pain and change our ways.
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July 26, 2016 at 9:18 pm
You’re welcome 🙂
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