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Brainstormy Weather

It's not just the weather The climate changed That catastrophic event you can stick a pin in Your heart You thought you overcame Seasons spinning on like nothing's wrong And it's not just whether It's his or it's hers Their wind doesn't make your climate That's just how storms roll Turning over mole hills and mountains Looking for change No you are your own weather maker An electrical brain storm Setting fires Your mind suffocating in the smoke Of inflamation Smoldering A burn anywhere else Would get ice and cream It would be seen Not making a scene Like a brain injury 10/06/18 For John Hamilton's Brainstorm Poetry Contest

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 10/14/2018 12:24:00 PM

Oh, I like this; it's so true, too. Well done.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/14/2018 12:41:00 PM

With all the medical advancements we've made, it seems crazy that we are only just beginning to understand the brain and the long term effects of brain injury. I'm sure I already know more than my doctor ;p Thank you M.L. xomo

Bernard Chan

Date: 10/8/2018 10:05:00 PM

Great metaphors, and such inventive language too. Loved it!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/8/2018 10:35:00 PM

Thank you Bernard! :) xomo!

Lewis Raynes

Date: 10/7/2018 8:33:00 PM

wow, i love where this write took me, what a great metaphor....great flow, great write Maureen.... :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/7/2018 9:33:00 PM

Thankya Lewis ;) xomo!

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/6/2018 10:22:00 PM

Profound, powerful and word-played oh so very excellently. Simply superb, Maureen. I absolutely adore the title as well - perfect! Best wishes for an amazing win my lovely friend! ~Susan <3

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/7/2018 8:48:00 AM

I may have gone overboard in the flood ;) Thank you so much Lovely! xomo <3

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 10/6/2018 3:54:00 PM

Superbly penned, my friend! ;) Love every single line (another FAV)! (Hmmm- funny, I've given my injury LOTS of ice cream)... lol

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/7/2018 8:04:00 AM

Giggles! Yeah, ice cream by the tub full ;) tho as of late I've gone for the good stuff, you know, smaller tubs. Thank you so much Rhona <3 xomo!

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 10/6/2018 11:37:00 AM

Very well written piece, nice metaphors and word play.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/6/2018 12:31:00 PM

Thank you Lawrence :) xomo

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/6/2018 8:31:00 AM

I can relate to this one. Well done for the contest! I am feeling the effects of past brain injury with headaches. Take care :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/6/2018 10:00:00 AM

That makes me both happy and sad <3 ditto love xomo

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/6/2018 4:24:00 AM

Profound writing with many messages dearest, Maureen! Brilliantly done!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/6/2018 10:02:00 AM

Thank you my sweet Demetrios <3 xomo!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/6/2018 3:42:00 AM

A great entry for the contest Mo. We could all use a little brainstorming. : )

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/6/2018 10:04:00 AM

This was a fun brainstorming for sure ;) thank you Connie! xomo

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/6/2018 2:32:00 AM

Very well said, and I do hope things are getting better, I will say, I choose the expression mental health, over mental illness! and hey Id get you ice cream!!!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/6/2018 9:25:00 AM

I'd choose that too given a chance. Things getting better with keen choices, that'll be pastured organic naturally sweetened ice cream at least 70% cocoa please ;p

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/5/2018 11:32:00 PM

You wrote this so well Maureen and good luck in the contest Tom

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/5/2018 11:44:00 PM

Thank you Tom! :) xomo