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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Lamoureux Avatar
February 28, 2013 at 7:22 AM
You and your brother are extremely talented.
A   Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 12:11 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
Kearley Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 12:15 AM
I feel so shallow...I've never heard the word "Abjuration" before? Ha,ha... Excellent collab! It's so gripping! :o)
Pettit Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 8:12 PM
Very descriptive collection of words that are open to many different interpretations. What are you giving up or renouncing in this poem?
Bordner Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 4:40 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
February 25, 2013 at 7:13 PM
Thanks for the visit, Justin. Embrace the tragedy my friend. ~Laura
Scott Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 11:39 AM
nice peace here mate like a lot a lot of heart and soul how are you davidscottxx
Horsman Avatar
February 23, 2013 at 8:38 AM
congrats to David, for having the wisdom, to collab, with a wondrous poet, who just happens to be his sister...
Sathasivam Avatar
February 23, 2013 at 4:40 AM
Excellent. Well written. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs
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