Soil
Carbon capture
weathered rock
earth’s blanket
mother’s smock,
nature’s soul
black gold
holds secrets
many untold,
hosts life
retains heat
mystery world
beneath our feet,
undervalued
take for granted
it’ll nourish
the seeds we’ve planted,
our larder
lifeline
revere its worth
while there’s time.
weathered rock
earth’s blanket
mother’s smock,
nature’s soul
black gold
holds secrets
many untold,
hosts life
retains heat
mystery world
beneath our feet,
undervalued
take for granted
it’ll nourish
the seeds we’ve planted,
our larder
lifeline
revere its worth
while there’s time.
This poem is copyright (©) Sally Mills 2026
About the Writer
Sally Mills
After graduating as an artist and following a career devoted to nature conservation Sally has written/illustrated three publications: her debut memoir, Island to Island, and accompanying Photograph Collection, together with the production of illustrations for a children’s book, Boomy the Bittern. With drive and motivation to inspire children about the natural world, she has recently become infatuated with children’s poetry and has been previously published on the Dirigible Balloon.
