
I have no wish
to fly away like a bird
or touch the sky like air
I don’t want to be as beautiful
and fragrant as flowers
or just as a decoration piece
I don’t want to be worshipped
like a goddess either…
I’m the soil, the earth
and I’m happy
beneath the feet
of my own people
always smiling for them
I smile when my chest is ploughed
feeling no pain of hoes and sickles

hilling, tilling, digging and weeding
make me sculpted
for planting seeds to grow
cereals, vegetables and fruits
to feed my own progenies
I forget my labour pains
when I see their smiling faces
I feel proud to see them
playing in my lap,
while I sing my lullabies for them…
I’m eternal mother
my only wish
I remain fertile throughout
to keep my own people
nourished, nurtured and flourished
and last, but not the least
a bit of thoughtfulness from them
to help me fulfill my aspirations…

–Kaushal Kishore
images: pixabay
What a wonderful tribute to Mother Earth, sir! My favourite of the 5 elements. Such a heartfelt poem.
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Thank you, Sahana for such a lovely thought. Much appreciated!!
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A bit of thoughtfulness from us all is very much essential to keep the mother earth flourishing.Very beautifully composed!!
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Well said, Mousumi. Thank you for reading and sharing your beautiful reflections 🙏
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So compassionate, considerate, caring and comforting mother earth, sir you have penned it excellently , 👌🏻👌🏻
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So happy to hear that, Reena. Thanks a lot for your kind words 😊🤗💐
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So beautiful and artistic piece of writing.
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I’m glad you liked it, yam. Thanks a lot 😊
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With pleasure.
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I love this poem, and the beautiful way you honour our Mother Earth! Again, very apt reminder about the dangers, if not addressed, of climate changes, the topic of the conference in Glasgow.
Indian PM is taking part, and it is regarded as of great importance worldwide.
Thank you, Kaushal!
Joanna
PS The sweet I promised to take a bite, I will eat more, as it is part of celebrating Diwali!
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Thank you, Joanna for your kind words and consistent support, as also for sharing the news of Glasgow conference.
I’m pleased, Joanna for relaxing the restriction. I’m sure you’ll like it to have more. Thanks again!
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You are more than welcome, Dear Kaushal!
Joanna
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It is a good reminder to value the earth because it is easy for some people to forget her.
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You’re absolutely right. It happens so often. Thank you for sharing your views.
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You are welcome 😊🌺
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Absolutely beautiful perspective. The earth as ever faithful Gaia, mother and nurture. Very eloquently penned, as always, Kaushal !
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I’m so happy to hear that, Suzette. Thanks a lot for your kind words!!
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A pleasure Kaushal.
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Such a heartfelt and caring tribute to Mother earth, KK. Beautiful!💕🙌👏💕
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I’m pleased that you liked it. Thanks a lot, Grace for your encouraging words 😊💖
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My pleasure.KK💕
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A beautiful reminder from the Mother of us all. Kaushal you so tenderly put the message out, that for her to keep giving us life, she needs our protection. An important message for us all.
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I’m so glad to have your thoughtful comment, Karima. It means a lot to me. Thank you so much for your appreciative words 😊💐💖🙏
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Good lines on mother earth. Nice pics.
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Thank you, VM for your kind words!!
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Such a beautiful tribute to mother earth 🙏
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Thanks a lot for reading and commenting 🙏
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Really cool to read the imagined planetary embodiment of detachment from suffering alongside compassion for all living beings!
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I’m so glad to receive such a beautiful comment, Lia. Thanks a lot 😊💐
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Wonderful tribute to our Mother Earth Kaushal sir 👍🤝
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Thank you so much, Srikanth for your kind words of appreciation 😊💐
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Wowwwwww!
Another beautiful and very meaningful piece❤️❤️❤️
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Glad you liked the piece. Thank you so much ❤️💐
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