Last Night

The wind roars 
obliterating
angel voices
showing me
the way,
the only way,
the gospel way
trees bent and broken 
hurled like dust
in a desert storm
a sword dance 
I take the chance
and pray
the angel voices
messaging
the wilderness
prevail
at last
against 
the howling
prowling
creatures
of this deafening 
windswept
wild and unforgiving 
night

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Gary Radice

Date: 2/1/2024 2:16:00 PM

What great atmosphere your words create here. I can imagine the strength of the winds where you are. The power of prayer and mother nature are beautifully described. I just love how you ended this free verse "of this deafening windswept wild and unforgiving night" Cheers - Gary

Peter Rees
Date: 7/8/2024 9:42:00 AM

Thanks Gary. It certainly was wild last night.

Tom Woody

Date: 1/24/2024 6:29:00 AM

Sounds like a rough night but ultimately victorious Peter

Peter Rees
Date: 1/24/2024 6:36:00 AM

Yes indeed Tom, but now the sun is shining. Many thanks for your comment.