“The Earth is Alive” Homero Aridjis, Mexico (1940-)

The earth breathes,

its pulse in the forest,

its voice in the rivers,

its soul in the stars.

From A Poem A Day: Latin America

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2 responses to ““The Earth is Alive” Homero Aridjis, Mexico (1940-)”

  1. Sheila Avatar

    Beautiful – I believe it! When we slow down, we can feel its pulse and rhythms.

    1. MaNi Avatar
      MaNi

      Thank you Sheila for your comment. The poem resonated with me too on many levels. For a short poem, it is succinct, insightful, and powerful.

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