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Abjuration

Shooting stars penetrate the midnight sky
There is an unexplainable wonder that space fills inside
An astonishing sight unveils itself before my eyes
Not only from the stars, but from the night against the light
The achingly hollow cold—the marrow of my delight
Has slipped ever so soundly in my soul
The fog blankets the ground and reaches our feet
I feel the chilliness taking its toll
The ground shakes violently, perturbing uneasy life
And we witness the lightning flaring up the heavens
We see bodies collide in the distance. . .
Tons and tons of fear choke us all

And I can only watch the sky
As the innocent souls wither and die
I marvel at both natures—fellow man and creation
Muttering to myself nightmares of veracity
My eyes cradle the beauty left in the scene
It blows away everything once explained
I continue to shield myself from the light above
The stars can only pour over me for split moments
As my abjuration seeps like blood into the reveling soil 
Shattering like glass
Piercing us like arrows

February 20, 2013
A collab with my brother David (:

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  1. Date: 3/7/2013 4:58:00 PM

    You two have mad talent...there would be nothing we could do if something like this happens, but enjoy the ride as I did this write!

  1. Date: 2/28/2013 7:22:00 AM

    You and your brother are extremely talented.

  1. Date: 2/26/2013 12:11:00 PM

    i like the stars penetrating into the sky. you and your brother did a wonderful poem together. it truly did leave a piercing image... xox~PD

  1. Date: 2/26/2013 12:15:00 AM

    I feel so shallow...I've never heard the word "Abjuration" before? Ha,ha... Excellent collab! It's so gripping! :o)

  1. Date: 2/25/2013 8:12:00 PM

    Very descriptive collection of words that are open to many different interpretations. What are you giving up or renouncing in this poem?

  1. Date: 2/25/2013 4:40:00 PM

    I have been hoping to experience a truly cataclysmic event for my entire life Laura - this write gives me hope - J.A.B. %

    Breidenthal Avatar Laura Breidenthal Date: 2/25/2013 7:13:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks for the visit, Justin. Embrace the tragedy my friend. ~Laura
  1. Date: 2/25/2013 11:39:00 AM

    nice peace here mate like a lot a lot of heart and soul how are you davidscottxx

  1. Date: 2/23/2013 8:38:00 AM

    congrats to David, for having the wisdom, to collab, with a wondrous poet, who just happens to be his sister...

  1. Date: 2/23/2013 4:40:00 AM

    Excellent. Well written. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

  1. Date: 2/22/2013 1:01:00 AM

    A touching poem Laura! :) Have a good day :)