Poem of the day : ' The earth ' by Michael Mussa poetry

The earth poem
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 Every day as the sun rises,

It illuminates my face, revealing that the world is filled with challenges,

Animals and plants are affected,

Rocks and landscapes are marked with scars,

A place where obstacles reign supreme,

This is why animals and plants suffer,

Every sight brings forth issues,

Even a single particle can be overwhelming,

A planet where anxiety is as abundant as grass,

The mountain is vast, which is why living beings often falter,

It's difficult to rise without knowledge in your mind,

For knowledge clears the muddy path and leads to improvement,

World! World! World!

It resembles a complex vocabulary,

Death has become a norm,

And wounds are part of existence,

Technology serves as a shadow to escape from pain,

The problems on Earth break the hearts of many!

For its river casts people away mercilessly,

Even fruit-bearing plants are affected, while others lose their vitality,

Helping others holds the essence of compassion,

And greed is perilous as it blinds the eye,

The wealthy are born to assist,

And this is what keeps the vision alive,

The essence of the world is collaboration,

Because it is the strength that can resolve the challenges facing humanity.

This poem reflects on the idea that each new day brings both 'light and challenges' The rising sun symbolizes the start of a day filled with struggles and obstacles that impact all living things—animals, plants, and the environment—leaving marks and scars, both visible and invisible.

The poet indicate that the world is a place where difficulties are constant, overwhelming even small issues, and anxiety is abundant.

The vastness of the mountain symbolize the enormity of life's challenges, making it easy for living beings to feel overwhelmed or falter. 

The poet shows that without knowledge, it's hard to advance or rise above difficulties because knowledge helps clarify confusion ("clears the muddy path") and paves the way for growth and improvement. The repeated invocation of "World! World! World!" emphasizes the chaos and complexity of human life, likening the world to a "complex vocabulary"—difficult to understand and interpret.

The mention of death becoming a "norm" and wounds being part of existence points to the persistent struggles and suffering inherent in life. Technology is described as a "shadow"—possibly a means of escaping pain or a double-edged sword that provides relief but also obscures true understanding. Finally, the poet acknowledges that the problems faced on Earth deeply affect many people, breaking their hearts, emphasizing the widespread nature of human suffering.

The opening line shows that life (symbolized by the river) can be ruthless, sweeping people away without mercy, and that even beneficial or fruitful aspects of life are affected, leading to loss of vitality and vitality in other living things.

The poet highlights that true compassion involves helping others, which is essential for humanity—implying that caring and supporting each other are fundamental values. Greed is portrayed as dangerous because it blinds people, blocking their ability to see beyond self-interest and leading to harm.

The poem also shows that the wealthy have a responsibility to assist others, and doing so keeps hope, purpose, and vision alive. Ultimately, the core message is that collaboration and unity are vital—together, people can harness their collective strength to overcome the world's challenges. The poem champions mutual aid as the key to resilience and progress for humanity.


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