One With The Earth

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Poem by Joni Caggiano – Photo by James Wheeler (Building with Tree) (37 second read)

Beneath the brown earth, roots connected to my red blood vessels talk to me of hidden sorrows. Lonely is the earth, weeping tears flooding the soil as the browns turn to shades of gray and black. Reaching my shadow voice, it pulls my heartstrings to the point of such tautness, my pores weep, for I once knew a blue earth. Fog sets in to hide the greens of her mosses, and the bright reds, pinks, and yellows of her wildflowers—the dancers of existence set in motion by the tranquil breezes in the sky. Yielding categorically to her tender tug, I lay on my back while a calmness unfolds beneath me. Angels vibrate the earth’s skin, and she illuminates with a burst of colors with no names. Nature caresses me like a newborn, as God is the Maker, Father, and Finisher of all things. I am one with the earth as I am a child of God.

47 thoughts on “One With The Earth”

      2. Thank you John. I truly hope there are things that you can do on the weekends where you are. We are still in shut down here. Have things lightened up a bit where you are yet? Sending you love my friend. ❤️💕💖Joni

      4. I am sorry to hear that although the same is certainly true here my friend. Know that you are in my prayers. Love ❤️❤️💕🌺🌸Joni

    1. Oh thank you my friend. I hope all is well with you. Sending love, hugs and blessings to you and your loved ones. Thanks for reading my friend. Love ya Joni ❤️💕🤗🙏

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    1. Oh thank you my friend. I hope you have been well and things are more open where you are? Bless you my friend. Sending you buckets of lilies-white to put all around your home and lots of hugs, love, and blessings to you. 💖🤗Joni

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      1. Aww that’s so kind Joni we are in the depths of winter here and I struggle more in this cold…just trying to seek the ligh tf every day. We ar e luck in my town not to be hit with too many restrictions right now. Hugs in return 🧡💛💚

      2. I understand my friend. I don’t do well with long days without any sun. That is why we moved from Seattle. It was a record, but it actually rained ninety straight days. I am glad the restrictions are letting up where you are. We are still in lockdown mode. Love you my friend. Take good care of yourself. ❤️💕🙏🙏😘

    1. Alhamdulillah! I am grateful you enjoyed this piece my new friend. Thank you so much for your very kind words and for your comment. May you be truly blessed my friend. Love to you and all your loved ones. Joni

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    1. Thank you so much my friend. I appreciate your reading and commenting. I am happy you enjoyed this piece.

      Enjoy your weekend and love to you and your loved ones. ❤️💕🤗 Joni

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  7. IN it is our moments of stillness that we feel the greatest connection to the world we live in. This is beautifully written and so positive. Well done, Joni!

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    1. Thank you for your very kind words Brad. I am delighted that you enjoyed this piece. I so appreciate your support.

      I truly hope that you have something that you are looking forward to this weekend. Be blessed, stay inspired and watch for the flowers I am sending you by way of white doves. Gardenias to sweeten up your home. Love to you my friend. ❤️💕💖Jonikins

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  8. Such a wonderful read. “Fog sets in to hide the greens of her mosses, and the bright reds, pinks, and yellows of her wildflowers”
    Wonderful words and so so optimistic.
    ‘For I’m the one with nature, the child of God.’
    Youve put it beautifully. Wow! I’m literally somewhere between a smile and a tear reading this. Surreal, Joni. Enchanting.

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    1. Oh thank you so much my dear friend for your kind words.

      “I’m literally somewhere between a smile and a tear reading this, Surreal Joni. Enchanting.”

      Thank you for these touching words. They mean a lot to me.

      Have a blessed weekend my friend and love 💕 to you and yours. Joni

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      1. My absolute pleasure Joni! You redefine the boundaries of positivity. Lovely. I’m glad I got a chance to read this.
        Have a fantastic weekend too. Love and eternal appreciation,
        Shanyu.

  9. So sublime, this touched my heart.

    “roots connected to my red blood vessels talk to me of hidden sorrows. Lonely is the earth, weeping tears flooding the soil as the browns turn to shades of gray and black.”
    So beautifully you have described the earth. Weeping and lonely. Neglected and sorrowful.

    “Reaching my shadow voice, it pulls my heartstrings to the point of such tautness, my pores weep, for I once knew a blue earth.”
    The pain has been described so beautifully, and painfully♥️♥️

    I love this poem with my entire heart❤
    Sending you lots of love and hugs. I also send you a garland of kisses and beautiful dreams❣
    Love,
    Ishita🌷

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    1. Ishita, you are a breath of fresh air. I am guessing you are very young and wise. You understand and write poetry so well. You have a gracious and kind heart. You are what my parents used to call an old soul. I am truly an old soul. I felt old at ten years old. I always appreciate your kind words and that you understand my work. Thank you dear Ishita for reading and commenting on my work it means a lot to me.

      “I love this poem with my entire heart.”

      Thank you sweetie. I received your gifts and the garlands which have blessed my heart so much. Sending you much love and hugs. Have a blessed weekend. ❤️💕💖🌺🌸Joni

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      1. “you are very young and wise.” “you understand and write…” “you have a gracious and kind heart”
        Joni, I don’t have words. Thank you from the deepest corner of my heart for writing such touching things about me, thank you so much❤

        You are most welcome my friend❣❣😍
        Love and hugs,
        Ishita♥️

  10. Your poem breathes life into a fascinating picture, what a collaboration between two artists. Love.

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    1. Thank you so very much for your gracious comment. I fell in love with the picture too. I don’t know the artist but I thought it portrayed the meaning of the poetry so well. May you be blessed with all the wonderful things life has to offer. Sending love ❤️ Joni

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    1. Thank you Anna what a very sweet thing to say and I am so grateful that you feel that way. Our on-line service this week was about letting love, and your love for God shine through yourself and what ever you do. We were studying Paul. This really touches my heart because I do hope people can feel my love in my blog. So thank you so much my friend for sharing this with me. What a wondrous gift you just shared with me. Sending you lots and lots of love dear Anna. Hugs J xoxoxoxo

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  13. So much love always on your poems & comments. It is so inspiring for me to read your work & the comments. Feeds my soul

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    1. I am so glad you enjoyed catching up with my work. I bet it is relaxing spending weeks where there is no internet and you can just read. I love you Janette. You are a sweet, and incredible supportive friend. Please give my best to you sweetie. Love ❤️ you. Joni

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