A Brain Storm

A BRAIN STORM

Hey my dear darling appendage, 
My vulnerable grey matter, 
The necessary part of me,
Since that fateful night, 
When a truck breezed by 
And bruised us badly,
From my brain 
Right down to my pinkie toe,
I praised God,
For we survived, was it written, 
Was it meant to be, was it fate, was it all 
Just contrived,
Yet I know now that my brain
And my hand, think differently,
I think (a little with my brain), 
But write with my soul my spirit
And my heart,
Perhaps that is how it should have been
From the start! 


Entered for ‘Brainy Brevity’ poetry contest – sponsor - Maureen McGreavy
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Flaherty Avatar
April 21, 2019 at 4:57 PM
Grey Matter Pink Toe's Transparent Heart Multi Color Poetry writing Red Blooded
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April 25, 2019 at 6:04 PM
Where about exactly in S.A are you from Jen ??
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April 25, 2019 at 6:01 PM
Reminds me the many times I have moved backwards and forth from S.A to U.K . It wasn't the place that was the problem. It was the Grey matter appendage that kept tagging along for the ride
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April 22, 2019 at 2:27 AM
Thanks Chris, First attempt at this type of poetry - thank you for a great comment. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Smith Avatar
January 7, 2019 at 2:52 AM
2nd poem I posted Jennifer 2016. You need to click on no 2 at bottom of my list of poems.and that will bring up my earlier poems. Regards and thanks David.
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January 9, 2019 at 5:47 AM
Hi David, I did, Was I right? Jennifer.
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December 31, 2018 at 1:17 PM
Don't stop thinking or writing Jennifer. I have lost count of times my guardian angel has intervened on my behalf. Same with my father. He was saved by my Auntie when he was about 4. She never could explain how she got him out of the water as she could not swim, she remembers lying on edge of swimming hole coughing with Dad by her side. Enjoy first day of 2019 and my birthday. Very best regards David in NZ
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January 2, 2019 at 11:11 AM
Hi David , can't find your poem "hello pain" when did you post it? Jen.
Smith Avatar
January 1, 2019 at 3:27 AM
You might like my poem "hello pain' which is a tribute to people you mention who make it through the pain barrier to be an example to us all. Regards David.
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January 1, 2019 at 1:48 AM
Happy Birthday David, hope 2019 makes your every desire and dream come true. I know a couple of people who have been in tragic accidents but their sheer will and character has made them better people - their courage is a phonomena and i bow to this God given courage. I will never stop writing David and enjoy your poems enormously. Poetry hugs to you and yours Jennifer
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December 31, 2018 at 7:37 AM
Love the title Jennifer! So telling, no matter whether it is truth or fiction, it is a terrific poem because the feelings are there, and the soul.
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January 1, 2019 at 1:40 AM
Hi Caren, Fiction poem but know a young chap (my son's friend) that had a similar incident and based the poem on that. Glad you enjoyed it as we all love this young man and applaud his courage. Have a wonderful New Years Day, poetry hugs, Jennifer.
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December 31, 2018 at 5:53 AM
Hope its a fictional write Jennifer. Good luck. Again, hope you have a wonderful new year celebration. Tom.
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December 31, 2018 at 7:23 AM
Tom, my brain works in overtime even when I sleep! thank-you for your concern A wonderful New Year Eve Tom, Jennifer
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December 31, 2018 at 5:52 AM
Great one Jennifer! Happy New Year! :)
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December 31, 2018 at 7:28 AM
Hi Heidi, Thank you for your wishes. May 2019 be all that you wish it to be. Love and poetry hugs, Jennifer.
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