The earth does not give
birth to us
from her womb-
yet like a mother,
she gives affection
takes care
and nurtures
forever!
The earth does not give
birth to us
from her womb-
yet like a mother,
meets every need
reads each of our sorrows
gives the courage to live
forever!
The earth does not give
birth to us
from her womb-
yet like a mother,
gives happiness despite suffering
stands as a shield over obstacles
wants to see us on top
forever!
© Dr. Shailesh Gupta Veer
Fatehpur, UP, India