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A Perfect Storm

In an open field of endless, noiseless distance, Rolling clouds cast an impending gloom; A welcomed and promised darkness descends. My eyes shut as I breathe in the aroma, In anticipation of The cleansing that quickly approaches. I cloak myself in the breeze, as it promises a release.. The cool wind, calming, so gently serene... Sweeping over my overheated skin. Finally, the fury is perfectly unleashed down upon me. The winds, gusting in a frenzied rush My hair whipping haphazardly around, Stinging at my face. I smirk toward the sky, as I silently, but eagerly Await the onslaught - This desperate release that I longed for in secret. It sought me out, and found me. I hear the angry sounds The roaring, begging to weep alongside me. When suddenly, the violent tears begin to fall With a sudden, breathtaking destructiveness. The thunder, like me, cries out in pain, With such sadness, angry liquid bathing the parched earth. It saturates my face, my body drenched. As I stand in the midst of the deluge, in awe, Crashing winds attempt to destroy me, But cannot find the strength. Until the tears eventually run dry, The painful clashes and cries become silent.. The skies yield to light, as the great and Terrible sun demands to be seen. I open my tear-stained eyes, And glimpse a different world before me... Cleansed and made new. And I cannot understand, nor Fathom the reality... Of the beautifully, perfect Broken release.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 11/14/2014 9:40:00 AM
"In anticipation of The cleansing that quickly approaches." I really love this line!! I feel like that line is the unofficial second start of the poem!! Good job!
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Date: 10/25/2014 8:25:00 PM
I applaud this excellent piece and extend a warm welcome to PoetrySoup! I wish you happy writings, my friend! Pandita
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Date: 10/21/2014 8:04:00 AM
- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup, Shirlee - I choose your first great written poem free verse :)) - Nice to meet you! - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- Be kind and keep PoetrySoup as a haven -(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you for posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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