Elemental

The earth beneath me cradles my body.
Memories stored of times long passed,
Protected and loved, solid and steadfast,
The earth will be whilst time remains.

The air, the wind caresses my body.
Softly, gently, whispers on skin.
Playful and flighty, its memory short,
The air, the wind, cares nothing of time.

The water laps up over my body.
Nourishing and cleansing, the crashing of waves.
A quiet symphony of melodious sound,
The water will be forever and a day.

The fire burns brightly, warming my skin.
Externally transient, I hold it within.
Flames flicker and lick in a joyous dance,
The fire is timeless whilst passion remains.