by Amber

I am…

I am a breeze, rustling through the Autumn leaves.

Crisp clean air that revitalizes the land.

I am a ray of sunshine, blanketing the Earth with my warmth.

Providing the light for all life.

I am the rain, washing the dust of the day away.

Breathing new life into everything I touch.

I am a tree, standing tall above the grass.

Holding firm in my roots, creating a shelter.

I am the sand, simple enough.

Infinite grains creating a pathway to walk the beach.

I am a wave, traveling the vast sea.

Finally, ending my life gracefully against the shore.

written by
Amber Lynn Manning

2015

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  16. Vast relation and becoming-other is such a key to insight, and to this world showing its glory and loveability. You bring me to such a sweet brink with this poem. The ecstatic moment of I am the sand, simple enough”!

    Thank you, thank you.

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  21. This post is beautifully written, capturing the essence of nature in such a poetic and descriptive way. The use of personification to describe the elements of nature is both unique and captivating. It paints a vivid picture in the reader’s mind and truly showcases the beauty of the natural world. Well done!

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  26. What a beautiful and inspiring post! Your words paint a picture of the natural elements, each with its own unique characteristics and purpose. Your metaphor of being a breeze, ray of sunshine, rain, tree, sand and a wave, creates an imagery of how nature is always in motion and how it connects to the world. Your words are truly a reminder of the beauty and simplicity of nature, and how it can be an endless source of inspiration. The post reminds me of how nature always finds a way to balance itself and how everything is connected. Thank you for sharing this thought-provoking post.

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      1. Thank you for sharing your poem with me, it was a pleasure to read and analyze it. I’m glad you found my feedback helpful. I’ll be looking forward to read more of your work and I am happy that you are interested in my blog.

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