Cycle Broken

A child so alone
Loud ranting
The thunder rumbles.

Chaos

The cycle continues.

The storms that rage through the young girl's ears
Becomes the rage that storms through her heart.

A child of her own
Quiet prayers
He calms the storm.

Peace

The cycle broken.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Clark Avatar
June 13, 2014 at 8:42 AM
The calming of a child's fears ... such a noble cause. An uplifting write, Arlene. I'll be keeping this one. Jack C
Smith Avatar
June 14, 2014 at 4:41 AM
Thank you, Jack.. Always great to have my first soup friend stop by.. Hugs.. Arlene..
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June 13, 2014 at 7:16 AM
So much expressed in so few words .... Great write Arlene! :) Ana
Smith Avatar
June 13, 2014 at 8:19 AM
Thank you so much, Ana.. I will be reading some of your writings as soon as time allows.. Hugs.. Arlene..
Nehls Avatar
June 13, 2014 at 5:53 AM
Yes, Arlene. I have seen this happen with many young girls. A new life to have to take care of is all that some girls need to turn there life around. Responsibility is a gift to many. and this is the greatest of the all. Thank you so much for sharing.... Robert
Smith Avatar
June 13, 2014 at 6:23 AM
Thank you for taking time to read and comment, my friend.. I appreciate it greatly.. Arlene..
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June 9, 2014 at 8:27 AM
thank you for the reply Arlene, Linda
Mehta Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 7:26 AM
A piece of good poetry. Keep it up and congrats on your poem selected to be featured, Arlene
Smith Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 1:06 PM
Thank you, Dr. Mehta.. I truly appreciate and value your comments. Feel free to critic my writings. I will use your comments as a learning tool.. Arlene..
A   Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 7:26 AM
Good Morning Arlene, , Congratulations on having your poem Featured on the Poetry Soups Home Page. Enjoy the coming week. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Clemons Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 3:28 PM
Wow, great piece in such few words. Good use of imagery, I can't wait to read more of your work in the near future. Enjoyable piece overall. Check out some of my poems, might find some you like. Peace.
Smith Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 3:42 PM
Thank you, Jiril. The poems on my list are the only ones I have ever written and they were written on the dates posted. I think at 52 I have found a passion. I will read yours asap...
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