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Original Haiku

By:Matthew Howland

By Stories From The DarkPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

Earth, my solid ground

Beneath my feet she lies, strong

Anchoring me in place

Water, my flowing life force

Cool, clear and ever-moving

Eternal and vast

Fire, my passion burns

Blazing within my soul

Fueling my drive and will

Air, my breath of freedom

Soft whispers on the breeze

Guiding me to new horizons

Together, these elements

Shape my journey in this world

A symphony of life

Earth, water, fire, air

All elements I need

To live and truly be

The earth a solid place,

A place to plant our roots, and grow

Filled with life and wonder.

Water, a source of life

A river runs through every soul

Guiding us to be.

Fire, a force of change

The spark that drives our hearts to live

A passion burning bright

Air, the breath of life

A subtle force that surrounds us all

A constant reminder.

In the elements we find

The balance for our lives and hearts

A harmony to strive

As I wander through this world

I am constantly reminded

Of the power of the elements

Earth, water, fire, and air

All shape my path in life

Guiding me through the unknown

The earth is my foundation

The solid ground beneath my feet

The place I call home

Water, the source of life

Flows through my veins

Nourishing my body and soul

Fire, the spark of passion

That drives me to be better

To reach for the stars and strive for greatness

Air, the breath of freedom

That fills my lungs with hope

A constant reminder of the boundless possibilities

Each element holds its own beauty

Each one unique and powerful

Together they create the world we know

Earth, where the trees reach skyward

Water, that replenishes and rejuvenates

Fire, that warms and illuminates

Air, that carries us to new heights

In every step I take

I am reminded of the elements

And the role they play in my journey

The earth guides my steps

Water sustains me

Fire drives me forward

Air helps me to soar

The elements are my compass

Pointing me towards my true north

Guiding me towards my true self

With each sunrise and sunset

With each storm and calm

The elements remind me

That life is ever-changing

But with their help, I can weather any storm

As I stand here, looking out

I am in awe of the beauty

Of the world around me

The elements have created

And I am grateful for their presence

For without them, I would not be.

I will keep on moving forward

Embracing the elements

Letting them guide me

For they are the foundation of my being

And I am a part of this world

Forever connected

To the earth, water, fire, and air.

The elements are always present

Guiding me through the twists and turns

Of life's unpredictable journey

In the dark of night

The fire of the stars

Lights my path

And the air whispers

Secrets of the universe

In the morning mist

The water of the dew

Refreshes my soul

And the earth's embrace

Offers a sense of stability

In the raging storm

The winds howl

But the elements remind me

That I am strong

And I can weather any tempest

In the quiet of the forest

The rustle of leaves

Is the voice of the air

And the gentle trickle of a stream

Is the song of water

The elements are my teachers

Showing me the way

Through the beauty and the struggle

Of life on this earth.

They remind me that I am a part of something greater

That I am not alone in this journey

And that in this world of chaos

There is still harmony and balance

In the elements we find a home.

With each step I take

I am grateful for the elements

For they are the foundation of my being

And I am forever connected

To the earth, water, fire, and air.

Fantasy

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