I am Earth

I was born old
When the moon turned
I deigned to be born
Under the Earth Sign;
I am a rock
Among my siblings
Of air and water and fire
To be like them
I have no desire

I am stable I am consistent
I may be rigid at times
But you can depend on me
I don’t merely talk, I do
For I don’t believe in promises
That hangs in the wind
Nor pretty words
Dressed in deceits

I am like mountains
I cannot be moved
Without great efforts
I am persistent
I am patient
I am practical
I don’t leap
Before I look

I am not for the limelight
I am not for the fast life
I do not attract your attention
Nor do I crave your devotion
Just accord me what is due
A right to live as I wish
Without observing rules
made by You.