This post is a response to: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/daily-prompt-pills/ , which said to show nourishment. I strayed a little from the theme. Hope you like it!

The earth cradled me in her hands
Allowed me to drink from her rivers
To eat from her brood
Though I gave nothing in return
She brought winds to cool me
A sun to warm me
Stars to shelter me
Though I gave nothing in return
She grew flowers to please me
Vibrant colors and sweet fragrances
And allowed me to take them from her
Though I gave nothing in return
She nourished me and loved me
Until she had no more to give
But with one seed
Wrapped tenderly in a apology
And buried deep in thanks
I offered something in return