Evoking the Sky

I seek the thunderclouds 
 on thunderous nights 
when karma roars under sieving clouds
 bolting within, driven by desires 
the darkness of Brahman & vitality of Krishna
rumbling earthlings, throbbing arteries 
blood rushes the heart
lightning striking limbs succumbing 
my knees weaken, 
streaked is a surrealist’s sky lit,
 shamed shadows hide
tinkling rain droplets
quenching naked napes    
given into those elements 
evoking God's wrath,
 judgement alive, awoken I’m gaining
 invoking reality, unearthing its 
primal pathways

addictionhow i feelironyverse

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Sam Kauffman

August 3, 2026 at 11:13 AM

Hi Anaya! What passionate images thunder through this poem, this journey of the soul. There is the energy of lightning in your metaphoric use of the storm - the wonder of the journey! Congrats and high fives! Wonderful writing! Blessings to you!

I Am Anaya

August 3, 2026 at 3:11 PM

🙌 I'm extremely beside myself, whoa, a placement in Craig's contest, as challenging as his contests are. I'm thrilled he liked! Ty, sweet Sam.

Duke Beaufort

July 27, 2026 at 12:43 PM

Anaya, being in a storm literally and figuratively doesn't have to be bad. I really like the way you express the feelings here. It makes me think how lucky we are to experience nature and take it all in while trying to make sense our of what we're experiencing. Being home in a powerful thunderstorm with beating rain is a real pleasure to watch. I'm always sorry when it's over. Sending smiles!!

I Am Anaya

July 29, 2026 at 9:27 PM

Thunderstorms devour the sky with a sudden darkness, giving a primal feel. They trigger deep-seated instincts through sensory shifts, chemical rushes, and a sense of raw nature. I too have mixed feelings when caught in a storm. Ty for the read & the smiles!

Silent One

July 20, 2026 at 12:18 PM

wow you write angst so well and I can feel the darkness in this one... Interesting use of Hindu Diety here and then you mention God.. We all need faith and hope to help us through adversity and you have described that so well here my friend... Sending you blessings..

I Am Anaya

July 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM

This is obsession, Ceraunophilia. The contest asked for no religion or politics, yet my mind went there. Ty! Perhaps brother against brother, I go back & forth in mythologies. I leave this for interpretation. :) Blessings