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Whipped

Watching the trees 
get whipped by wind and rain,
      I thought of the birds

of falling nests 
and    
broken wings,

why are there none 
at my window today?

Yesterday they were here, 
when the liquid curtains fell

Let them seek shelter here.

I hear them distantly, 
and pray they are well,
braving gust and water,
far, far stronger 
than me. 




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Jslambert Mister Roboto Date: 7/7/2014 12:41:00 AM those birdies are gonna be A-oK. It's gonna take more than some ole liquid curtains to bring them chirpees down. peace. Login to Reply

Matthew Anish Date: 3/23/2014 10:01:00 PM "Liquid curtains" - a very original phrase! Nice work here! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Login to Reply

Chuck Melugin Date: 12/11/2013 5:06:00 PM Whipped is a classic Bin.... Chuck Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 10/20/2013 9:40:00 PM I'm looking for a little mischievous monkey is she here?! Light & Love Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 10/6/2013 10:10:00 AM I'm back this Sunday morning, just for a moment to remind you that all of us......even you, my sweet Nikko, are stronger sometimes that we even know, ...and when we are put to the test, we can weather the storm. I'm praying for you and your mother.....for all of you to hang on through this coming rain.....till the sun shines, which of course, it will. God bless ! Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 9/3/2013 10:58:00 AM PS>< I'm bored and I wish for happy dandy poets like you.. I can't seem to find no one to hang with.. My smiles are to much for some.. I know a very nice poet name Leonora,, sweet sweet...but, we have different time zones. I do sleep now... LOL,,, darn it! Life was much fun when I would stay awake 20 hours a day.. LOL, pulling all kinds of shift.. xox~ PD Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 9/3/2013 10:55:00 AM Reading this one again Nikko, outstanding and sad imagery.. I never like the mess the wind and rain makes when it's whipping the trees. poor birdies.. I imagine you wrote this after a gush of rain took place.. anyways.. I'm here to ask you for a favor.. LOL..okay I'm kidding.. I got all the afternoon off. And I posted a poem. I hope you have time to read it when you drop by the soup... :-) Linda Login to Reply

Charmaine Chircop Date: 9/1/2013 4:21:00 PM far far stronger than me too and more thrustful in mothernature and its Creator.Unique style you never cease to amaze me Login to Reply

Charmaine Chircop Date: 9/1/2013 4:19:00 PM Quccija is pronounced..- u as in 'you' but a bit harsher...Cci as chee in cheetah and ja as j-y of yes and a as u of umbrella..so its like saying Uciya...as in ya ya: )maltese is very difficult ..but tnks for asking : ) Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 8/31/2013 9:51:00 PM Nikko, , Congratulations :-) on having your poem Featured on the soups Home Page... always~ Linda Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/30/2013 10:29:00 AM loving this one again. A FAVE Login to Reply

Justin Benassi Date: 8/30/2013 1:37:00 AM Words worth their weight, fantastic writing. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/29/2013 3:11:00 PM so this is the one. I just made the number even higher then!!! Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 8/27/2013 2:08:00 PM Forgot to say congrats on being featured, dear friend !! I know there are so many of your beautiful poems I have missed over time......I'm glad I caught this one!! Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 8/26/2013 6:49:00 PM A beauty.........when liquid curtain falls......your poems often bring on a tear !! :) Login to Reply

Daver Austin Date: 8/26/2013 9:32:00 AM Great! I, too, think of the animals when it blows, rains, snows. I suppose it's the urge to be one with nature. Congrats on the selection. daver Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 8/26/2013 4:11:00 AM Congrats on your poem being featured this week. Login to Reply

Painted Hunter Date: 8/22/2013 2:04:00 PM Howdy Nikko! Your kind soul is a blessing to the world. I hope you've been well and I love this sweet little poem....Caleb....The Painted Hunter Login to Reply

Wilma Neels Date: 8/22/2013 5:50:00 AM Missy, I reckon they have the determination to pull through and I love that your caring spirit inspired this beauty :) *mwahugs* Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/22/2013 4:15:00 AM - Nikko, this is beautiful! - Pleased to read your poems again - Wish you a nice day! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

Harry Horsman Date: 8/21/2013 10:15:00 AM Wow nikko, love this caring poem,, it is so you... Login to Reply

Poet Tacito Date: 8/21/2013 8:50:00 AM My deepest wishes are with you, the family, & others out there. This was a truly gripping piece to read. Login to Reply

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/21/2013 7:15:00 AM what a storm we had, nikkks.. parang mas grabe pa sa ondoy.. you whipped this in a lyrical way without the hysteria... god, thanks for gracing drake's show.. i was so delighted to have a pinoy with me there.. ang sarap ng feeling... and how memorable your piece...mabuhay tayo!..love and hugggs!..:) Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/21/2013 1:03:00 AM this is fantastic, Nikko, especially knowing what has happened in your country. How are people doing by now? I love when you write this way!!! Login to Reply