The Earth Worm-a sonnet 

Dove

 

She crawls out from the earth when it does rain

the earth worm just trying to exist within

To make it to safety, doesn't complain

Inching about with a wormy like grin

 

Wiggling her body just moves along

If you see her crossing, please be kind

Don't ever think of doing her some harm

 She fertilizes your soil most times 

 

Poor little creature used as fishing bait

Hooked on a  fishing hook and then swallowed

 Poor little earth worm, oh such a fate

When living underground does she wallow

 

 

The worm is a blessing to Mother Earth

So please be kind and know an earth worms worth

 

 

 

  • Author: Dove (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 7th, 2021 08:55
  • Comment from author about the poem: Lol, what would you write if (worm) was your daily prompt! Guess even worms deserve a sonnet
  • Category: Nature
  • Views: 39
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  • Fay Slimm.

    Agree with each line of your tribute to this wriggly gardener's friend - - what a needed and powerful soil sifter the worm - great that you personify this underground life and love that last couplet dear Dove

    • Dove

      Thanks dearest Fay, I really appreciate the read and comment

    • ron parrish aka wordman

      everything has a purpose in the ecology

    • Doggerel Dave

      A righteous cause, Dove. Publicised as a sonnet to boot, a form which looks quite scary.
      You have elevated (wrong direction for a worm, but you know what I mean :-)) to it's rightful place in the scheme of things.

      • Dove

        Thank you kindly Dave, much appreciated

      • Accidental Poet

        I've not sacrificed a Earth Worm on a hook for about 55 years now. The fish rather appreciated it too I'm sure. Nicely written Dove. ; )

        • Dove

          Thanks a lot for the read and comment! Much appreciated AP

        • jarcher54

          Yes, they deserve THIS sonnet. It's not quite a classic sonnet, but it is sincere and respectful. I always rescue the poor worms that end up squirming to escape drowning in a puddle or container after a rain shower... I laughed when you refer to your particular worm as "she." As you probably know, technically earthworms are hermaphroditic. Thanks for posting this...

          • Dove

            Thank you, yes I rescue many of earthworms when possible! Glad my she reference made you smile! 😀

          • Goldfinch60

            Very true Dove, they are priceless to our earth.

            Andy

          • Neville


            I agree with you two too .. I mean both you n Fay .. after all, a worm is for life, not just for Christmas and weekends ..

            Neville...

            • Dove

              Hehe Life of a earth worm! Thank you kindly! I rarely see them, just on rainy days!

            • dusk arising

              The humble earthworm was not created to become hooked bait ot abused. No fish was harmed or starved in the writing of this comment LOL

              • Dove

                Silly you! I feel guilty eating fish! Lol but I stay away from worms



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