Earth's Path

You walk upon my paths.  You dig this dirt for gardens and crops.  You even bury your dead here. I am Earth.

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I provide hideaways for many creatures.  They make their homes all throughout vast landscapes of forests, fields, even deserts.

In some places my land rises high up to the clouds, others are down in valleys.  Water visits me often, in the form of snow and ice, or in rivers and rains.  Refreshing isn’t it?  Ah, the smell outdoors after the rain.

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Creatures, all but humans, show respect for me, understanding I am a provider of not only shelter, but nourishment.  Although humans build their fortresses upon me, they wreak havoc on me, with their toxins and trash that I cannot consume and reestablish within.

My future is determined by how I am treated.  Along with the air and water, and even fire, we need you to interact with us to help us stay healthy.  This is life, all of our lives, you are dealing with.  Please take a step upon my path in the right direction. 

~ Earth 🌎

Theresa M

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