After the Storm

Lightning flashed, blinded my innocent, trusting eyes.
Thunder ravaged my soul, and forced out my cries.

Destructive winds threatened, ripped me all apart.
Raindrops, the tears that ever flooded my heart.

Dark clouds were ever-present, in turbulent air.
Yet, no winds could stir the flowers in my hair.

No longer waiting for that storm to pass the hill.
I left it behind, and walked away by my own will.

A rainbow shined beautifully, yet arched into a frown.
As every now and then, the rain still comes down.

I have stepped right over you, like scattered debris.
As the sun's rays now light down a new path for me.





For Shanity Rain's contest - "After The Storm"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Canama Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 2:56 AM
Such a wonderful piece of inspirations... Congrats, Kelly!
Deschler Avatar
December 13, 2014 at 1:15 AM
Thank you for the nice comments and kind congrats. I appreciate it very much, Estela!
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 2:46 PM
Congratulations on your Kelly
Deschler Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 4:10 PM
Thank you, Brenda!
Allison Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 10:46 AM
such vivid imagery Kelly many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx
Deschler Avatar
December 4, 2014 at 1:38 AM
Thank you, Jan! I always appreciate your nice comments. Hugs :)
A. Sharma Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 7:28 AM
Emotional n heartfelt awesome write Kelly! Congrats on big win!
Deschler Avatar
December 3, 2014 at 1:53 AM
Thank you, Dr. Upma! I always appreciate your kind comments!
A  Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 1:02 AM
KELLY,, Congratulations, thank you for the support. ~SKAT~
Lindley Avatar
July 21, 2014 at 6:27 PM
Damn glad I decided to check out more of your writes. This one is a true gem and I am going to fav it now. Thanks!! I feel like I could have written those two magnificent ending lines my friend!!
Deschler Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 1:46 AM
You're welcome, my friend! Thank you so much for taking the time to read some of my older poems. These don't get many views unless I enter them into contests.... I'm so glad you are enjoying them, Robert!
Pettit Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 12:14 PM
Nice rhyming and descriptiveness here.
Mehta Avatar
December 27, 2013 at 8:16 PM
Enjoyed reading after the storm and congratulations on the fine win, Kelly
Guzzi Avatar
December 27, 2013 at 7:22 PM
Congrad's on your win Light & Love
Rain Avatar
December 27, 2013 at 3:10 PM
Excellent poem ! Winner ! Thank-you Kelly for entering `
Deschler Avatar
December 28, 2013 at 5:26 PM
Thank you very much for the honor, Shanity! I really enjoyed writing this poem for your contest.
Rhinem Avatar
December 23, 2013 at 3:06 PM
Hey Beautiful Kelly, I Really Love This Wonderful Painting Hitting The Stops To Emphasize Her Notes: Nice ~ After The Storm, Beyound The Night This Night Of Me ~ Very Inspirational Yet Perfect, She Sings ~ `MERRY CHRISTMAS` ~ Love John
Deschler Avatar
December 26, 2013 at 7:06 PM
Thank you so much, John. That means a lot coming from you! I hope that you had a great Christmas, and I wish you all the best for the New Year!
That Archaic Poet Avatar
December 20, 2013 at 4:27 AM
Don't know if the contest has been judged or not, but I wish you luck and I definitely think you have a strong contender with this poem. Excellent work as always, SP <3
Deschler Avatar
December 22, 2013 at 7:34 PM
Thank you very much, BP! This contest has not been judged, yet. I think Shanity is still excepting entries.
Breidenthal Avatar
December 19, 2013 at 1:05 PM
A most moving piece. Well expressed and the rhymes and lines just flow so nicely. Thanks for sharing this gem. Always, Laura
Deschler Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 8:55 PM
Thank you so much for the comments, Laura!
Perry Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM
I enjoyed this very much! :) Powerful ending.
Deschler Avatar
December 19, 2013 at 6:16 PM
Thank you, Jennifer! I am glad that you enjoyed my poem!
Peterson Avatar
December 16, 2013 at 9:19 AM
What glorious freedom your words aptly convey, expunging feelings that can hold us at bay. Memorable write.
Deschler Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 8:22 PM
Thank you very much, Mark! That means a lot coming from you. I am glad that you enjoyed it!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 13, 2013 at 11:32 PM
I never thought of a rainbow as a frown, very interesting perspective.
Carroll Avatar
December 13, 2013 at 5:56 PM
Hi Kelly, Well crafted expressive write! Ken
Dunn Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 7:20 PM
Powerful write i enjoyed reading these wonderful lines tonight great job my friend. and i'm glad you enjoyed my visions of smaug. cheri
Deschler Avatar
December 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM
Thank you, Cheri! That means a lot coming from you! I am so glad that you enjoyed my poem!
Bolton Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 3:22 PM
Yes indeed, stepping over your troubles like a piece of trash in the street is sometimes the only way to go. I hope by doing so you will have joyous and happy times the rest of your life.
Deschler Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 6:27 PM
Yes, so true indeed! Thank you very much for the wonderful comments, Jerry!
Davis Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 8:43 AM
Kelly Such an emotional and deep write. It tugs at my heartstrings and gives me a sad and lonely feeling. Nice job Hugs Thanks for the great comment on my Christmas Fun poem.
Mcdaid Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 7:40 AM
excellently penned kelly beautifully crafted piece
Deschler Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 5:38 PM
Thank you so much, Liam! That means a lot coming from you, my friend!
Kendrick Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 4:47 AM
Very expressive work for the contest..Reads like a winner to me..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for the visit to my work..Yes, most people when they are young don't think about how each day is so important..Sara
Mehta Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 12:56 AM
Yes, very take on the theme of the contest, Kelly
Dietrich Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 12:09 AM
this looks like the perfect entry for that contest!!!
Deschler Avatar
December 10, 2013 at 4:50 PM
Thank you, Andrea! I hope you're right! :)
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