Gaea’s grieve. A short story. For Mother Nature.
Gaea’s grieve
A Chapter by Coyote Poetry
We must protect the water, sky and the earth. The children of Gaea.
Gaea’s grieve…. (Chapter one)
(I wrote for my baby girl in 1996)
She sat alone on top of Himalayas and her flowing long brown hair covered her face. Her tears have been raining on Earth since the nuclear bombs were set off by the India/Pakistan war of 2018. Beginning the deadly rain. Dropping acid rain killing all the agriculture throughout the Earth.
Today is the 1st day of 2038. Earth has become dark, lonely and a cold place. The land was dying. The hope for the few humans left was becoming less and less with each day. The wind brought the disease and sickness to every corner of the Earth.
The once green Earth was black and dirty. Water was polluted and man hunger to destroy Earth was at bay. Death was peace for the lucky. Ninety -five per cent of Earth population was dead. Only the young and strong still has the ability to live now. The old ones died first. The radiation was a terrible death. The body rotted from the inside. The hope and dreams of yesterday were forgotten. Now to live another day was a small miracle.
Gaea retired to the mountain after the battle to save Earth was lost in 2034. She only cries, leaving soft drops of her tears falling everywhere. She cannot stop. Man has abused and destroyed the beautiful green Earth. He polluted the great seas and killed off the animals who roam the Earth. She prayed and wished God would help her. The answer was silence. She raised her beautiful face and cries out. Please help the people of the Earth.
Satan was pleased. He was wanting for the end. He saw his victory. He sat in Hell waiting for the last of the humans to join him. Mars was resting in Hell. Satan gave him a place to keep a eye on him.
Mars try to sleep but the memories of wars tormented his soul. He watched overbearing nations create wars to test new weapons. Use children to fight wars. He watched slaughtering of innocence people and children. He dreams he was standing in the middle of a battle. Boys of 12 years old killing like rabid dogs. He falls holding a child and cries to God. Why is this happening? Silence was his answer. He went to hell and rested.
An old beat-up building with two people sitting by a fire. The woman is sick. The man Jason was young. He looked outside. The rain has fell every day of his life. The rain was a curse. It killed off all the food and drinking water. He couldn’t remember a day when it didn’t rain. He wished to see the sun once before he died. Jason holds his wife hands. Her labor was difficult. She held her baby. They named her Kelly Alexander. The child looked peaceful. His wife was sickly, and he knew her time was fading quickly.
Jason looked to the sky. He asked God. I know you have forgotten us. Please help my wife and give us a chance. He knew they were wasted words he said daily. He never knew his parent. He was raised by Mr. C. He was one of the few old ones left. Old C. would tell them stories of when food was bought in stores, and water came out of sinks clean and tasty. Now death was quick. The old dreams of yesterday now didn’t mean too much. They were far away.
A man with powerful legs and dressed in white. He walked toward the shack. He knew he has to knock softly. The world was a terrible place, and fear could cause problems. He knocked softly on the door. Jason awoke and ran for his shotgun. He goes to the door and ask who is there? He looked out and saw a large man dressed in white. The man asked him could he share the fire? He has food to share and water to drink. Jason knew not to allow stranger in, but food and water was difficult to get. His baby and wife needed the food. He opened the door, and he pointed the weapon at the man.
The man was clean and dressed in white. He thought he must be a soldier. His shoes were clean. Jason knew only the soldiers has vehicle and food now. The bandits got food on occasion, but they would not share with the poor and sick. The man smiles and thanks him for allowing him in and he offered bags of fruit and potatoes. The wife got up and took the bags to the kitchen. Jason put the shotgun down close by. She whispered thank you so much stranger. She offered to cook. He told her she was sick. Please rest and I am Okay.
He told her the fire was what he needed. Jason introduces himself and his wife Angela. He pointed toward the baby. That is Kelly Alexander. The man asked Jason could he hold the child. He was so happy with the food and water. He allowed it. The man asks Angela to come to him. He touched her face and he reached into his pocket. He gave her a bottle of medicine. He told her you need to be strong to take care of your child. Please take the medicine. The medicine will kill the affection in your body.
The man picks up Kelly Alexander and he sang to her.
“Your hands and spirit will bring life back to Earth.
You will be the shining star to awake a new world. “
He handed the baby back to Angela. He told Jason. Please walk 50 yards in front of your shack. Dig 50 feet. Ensure you protect and cover it. The water will be clean. Jason thought he was a medicine man. He told him Okay. He begins to fear him now. The man stood up and he touched the baby face and he whispered. “You are the hands and spirit of a new day my Angel.”
He thanks Jason, left the shack and he disappeared into the night.
Part two. Nature’s grieve
Chapter two by Coyote PoetryEarth is our home.
Rise of Mar…
Mars has been trying to sleep. The nightmares got worst. He dreamed he was standing in Somalia. The wars were being fought with woman and children. Torture of non-soldiers, just babies and innocence woman being killed. Raping and violence all around him. He started swinging his sword killing and killing. He felled down and cries out. What is this shit, Lord? Then on the sad day. When two nuclear powers started the end of Earth with the bombs. He escaped and hid in hell. Satan welcomed him with open arms. To keep Mars at bay will ensure his plan would be complete soon.
Gaea roamed the Earth for 10 years. Seeing no hope in sight. She went to her mountains and waited for the end. She dreams the wood Nymphs were singing at morning at dawn. Their songs were so beautiful. She wondered what happen to the wood Nymphs and sea Nymphs.
Satan was ready to celebrate victory. He saw no way possible for him to lose. His deal with God works out. Neither was to get involved. He did and his victory would be his profit. Mars was awoken by too much noise. He stood up and swings his sword. He yelled shut up, please shut up please. He was alone. The song was a memory. He decided to follow the music.
Kelly Alexander is 10 years old. She was surrounded by the wood Nymphs. They sang to the little girl playing in the dirt. The wood Nymphs touch the dead trees and green appears. Kelly laughed and caressed the soil. Her hands brought life to the dead soil. Years ago, she escaped, and her father found her at 1 years old. Playing in the dirt and she was surrounded by live plant life. The town protected her now. Her green houses are protected by cover.
Kelly sang her spirit song, and the plants grew. The food for the small village. Mars appeared in front of the wood Nymphs swinging his sword. They ran behind Kelly Alexander. Kelly wanted to scream thinking he was a bandit wanting to rob her. He stopped and could not believe. He was in a green house. Filled of plant life. He looked outside and saw people coming to protect Kelly. He put down his sword and caressed the soil. He asked her was she an angel? Kelly smiled and laughed.
She goes to Mar, and she touched his face. She told him I’m Kelly Alexander. Who are you, giant man? He whispered I’m Mars. Tears begin to fall down his face. He felt hope for the first time in many years.
The Village people surrounded Mars. Kelly told them this was her friend. He was Mars. Jason shows him the small village. He told him of a strange man who gave them food and showed them where to find water. Jason told Mars we were alone. Then, every day more people showed up. We are Okay. The Green houses are limited. We need the sun.
Gaea is feeling weak with sadness. She heard a whisper. Sweet Beatrice looks at me my love. She sees Mars standing over her. She asked where have you been? He told her. I was hiding in hell waiting for the end. She looked to the sky, and she whispered won’t be long till all Earth is dead. Mars took her hand. And he told her Earth is not dead yet. He kissed her forehead and he told her. My Beatrice, I must show you an Angel.
Mars and Nature walked hand in hand. The wood nymphs sang our Goddess is with us. Our beauty has returns. They dance around her. She asked how can this happen? Mars asked Kelly Alexander to come forward. Kelly is afraid of Nature. Nature is tall and her long brown hair shine like the sun. Her blue eyes were like a clear ocean blue. She goes to Kelly and touches her face. Nature smiled and thanked God for the gift of life. She looked at Mars.
She told him the child must be protected. She is the gift of life. Kelly looked up at her, and she told Nature I got a story to tell you. Nature walked with the village people. The clouds began to disperse. Everyone stops and cries out. The sun is shining. Jason wishes Angela was here to see this day.
New beginning
A Chapter by Coyote Poetry
“It is terrible. We must lose everything to appreciate the good things.”
New beginning….
Mars picked up Kelly and carried her away and he sat on a rock with tears falling.
She was breathing weakly and nothing he could do. Beatrice heard the crying of Mars and
she went to him. From a distance she is amazed how the most powerful man and God has fallen to a protector of one child. She went to him, and she whispered she is only tired. Beatrice caressed Kelly face.
Her eyes opened and she smiled. She asks Beatrice. Did you come to help me? She told her I will do what I can. Mars saw the aging in Kelly face. Her gift took from her. He knew if she kept healing, she would not live long. Kelly looked at Mars. Would you die to save a child? He told her yes. Then she smiled and told him her life would only be useful. If she brings back life back to this planet. Mars shook his head in a sad agreement.
Satan had a plan. He sent a force of men, and they killed the two young men who protected Kelly. Mars heard the struggle, and he slaughtered the force of men. Kelly was safe. The forest always kept her safe. Mar told her. You shall never leave my vision. Kelly reached over to Mars face and kissed his lips. Thank you, my friend.
Kelly goes to many villages, and she healed the land. Kelly was nineteen today and her face and body was old and tire. Mars had to carry her most of the way to new villages. She would sing to the earth, and she would cure the soil. She touched the trees, and great forest would come alive. She was healing the dying Earth with her love.
For four years she healed and she lost most of her strength. Nature came daily to Mars as Kelly laid in his arms. Daily healing to keep her strong. On a warm Spring Day. She touched her face, and she whispered it is time to take her home.
The village people surrounded her house. The story of an Angel who brought life back to Earth was now a written story. The new generation of woman and men were kinder and thankful for the gifts of nature. Kelly was twenty years old and Beatrice held her hands and with tears in her eyes. Powerful Nature couldn’t save Kelly, and it broke her heart. She begged God to help this child.
Mars was sitting alone. The wood Nymphs were praying and then they begin to dance. Mars asked why are you happy? The wood Nymphs leader told him. Today will be a miracle. Life will come back to Earth. Beautiful Kelly will bring life to all the planet today. Mars looked at them and asked would she die? The wood nymphs just sang and dance.
Mars sit on the porch. Kelly alexander didn’t wake up for three days. He looked to the sky and he whispered. Damn God for allowing this to happen. He heard a voice. A large man dressed in white with a beautiful smile. Asked Mars did you miss me? He answered where have you been God of mercy?
Mars heard a voice. Kelly told him meet my friend Jesus. He talked to me in my dreams and Mars caught Kelly. Nature stood behind and then hugged the man dressed in white. He told her she will be fine, and he touched her face. She awoke and her beautiful face and smile came back. She hugged the man.
Mars and Nature with the village watched as the man called Jesus whispered to Kelly. She turned to the village. She told them I’m leaving you, but I will never leave you. In my life I brought life and, in my death, I will become the spirit of life. The rebirth of Earth is now. Please be kind to this world. Don’t pollute it. Don’t destroy everything that is beautiful. Be kind to your family and neighbors.
Kelly Alexander turns so beautiful. Her hair shine of red and her eyes became blue as a morning sky.
I’m the Goddess of Life now. Don’t cry for me in death. I will always be with you. The Earth will receive a light rain, and life was rebirth in all four corners of the world.
The Goddess of Life Kelly Alexander smiled and then disappears into the light of the sun..
Mars and Nature go back into the house. Kelly is laying cold and dead on the bed. Jesus walked in
He told them she is fine. She is healing the world with her love.
Mars asked why didn’t you help? His answer was simple. Men and woman needed to learn to be kind and take care of their home. This Earth is the temple of life. Sometimes you must go to hell to appreciate heaven.
Coyote