THIS IS WHAT I LONG FOR -- A GROUP POEM
This is what I long for ………. flowing stream beds
love and peacefulness
clean, clear water
humans coming home to the heart of the Earth.
This is what I long for ………. the colour of spring
the crash of the sea
warm sunshine
the harmony of all beings.
This is what I long for ………. global healing
swimming naked with the sun beating down
a healthy planet for my granddaughter
to take time to be free.
This is what I long for ………. a world in which every single being matters
being in the centre of a stone circle
bright sunshine on spring-green grass
the call of shearwaters in a wet midnight
humans to treat Mother Earth and all creatures, plants and beings
with respect, kindness and wisdom.
This is what I long for ………. a cool breeze on a hot day
sweet fragrance of spring flowers
the magical moments of Spring
driving Mum passed The Edge and hear her say one last time “God made this”
long hours surrendering to the gravity of the seaside sand…….to feel the
nourishment of the sun on my skin…….to sit and stare and do nothing.
This is what I long for ………. for people to unwrap their cling film and stop the killing
a simple, warm and gentle breeze across my face
the pace of life to continue as it is now
new connections after long isolation, burst of colour of spring flowers,
the loud chatter of singing birds
ever-changing solidly permanent connection to Earth and Humanity
to belong to the beauty
the first touch of the sea in summer
clean, fresh sea
peace
This is what I long for.
(C) The Wild Scribe Group, February 18, 2021
This poem came together during an online course I held in 2021. If you like, gather your friends around and write your own group poem, each person contributing a line or stanza or two. Begin with, and then keep repeating the phrase, This is what I long for….
Begin your own poem, This is what I long for…
Or simply create a list of what your heart desires
