after Why I Have a Crush on You, UPS man by Alice N. Persons

you supply me with all the things I need
even your bad moods create abundance
your daily good-byes when you
turn to night are beautiful
our relationship is complicated
like a few boyfriends I have had
you don’t always bring me joy
(and I have sometimes treated you poorly)
but still here you are
oh, Earth, you rotate and I ride along!
if you can withstand
your current abusive lovers
I will continue to tempt you
with the luscious things you love—
flowers, fruit, happy animals,
trees well-cared for, clear water
you can keep giving of yourself
the minerals and clouds
the mountains and creeks
and like the current man in my life
I will stick it out with you forever
here on you, with you
I’m ready to commit, Earth. I will
love you more than those who
pollute you. I’m serious, Earth.
Do this—come back to me
clean, lush, and eternal