Midnight Typhoon

Spring tide
pounding against
a rocky relationship

between the
new moon and
earth’s pie in the sky.

On an island
of one’s own making
in the mind —

like a whirlpool
when imagination
slips away

on a one-way
ticket to disaster —
no peace to find.

Stonewalling
rest with stress
and anxiety.

No sleep
on a tidal bore
without soporifics

in a
midnight typhoon
pawning fantasy.


by Berteena
Harmony of the Soul
February 3, 2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Mcintosh Avatar
December 13, 2020 at 4:36 AM
L O V E L Y words, my friend. Inspiring to the end. Love and prayers for you
Dome Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 2:03 PM
wonderful emotional write. I felt this one. well done.
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November 19, 2020 at 1:26 AM
No sleep on a tidal bore without soporifics in a midnight typhoon pawning fantasy....sometimes I feel like this; beautiful sharing
Watt Avatar
July 31, 2020 at 6:28 PM
I wasn't active on Soup when this was posted, but I'm enjoying it now. Great writing and congratulations on being honored with POTW. A very deserving poem ~ John
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March 6, 2019 at 8:40 PM
Hello Berteena Harmony Of The Soul, so nice to meet you.I also want to congratulations on POTW. I also enjoyed your poem. have a nice evening my friend.
Marc Avatar
February 14, 2019 at 12:03 PM
Congratulations on POTW! Great poem Berteena :)
Harmony Of The Soul Avatar
February 14, 2019 at 10:57 PM
I’m so happy. Thanks so much! ;)
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February 13, 2019 at 3:47 PM
Wonderful, captivating piece! Congrats on POTW! xomo :)
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February 13, 2019 at 9:50 PM
It's an honor! Thank you for your lovely words. ;)
La France Avatar
February 12, 2019 at 11:05 PM
Berteena, congratulations on having your poem selected as POTW, enjoy the honor ~
Harmony Of The Soul Avatar
February 12, 2019 at 11:49 PM
Thank you so much! I feel so blessed! <3
Williams Avatar
February 11, 2019 at 12:07 PM
Eloquently put. Loved your verses. Congrats on your POTW!
Harmony Of The Soul Avatar
February 12, 2019 at 6:17 PM
Very kind of you! Thank you! ;)
Raven Avatar
February 10, 2019 at 11:51 AM
Hi Berteena, dropping by with congratulations on your Poem Of the Week with this wonderful write. Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs....Mike. XX
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February 10, 2019 at 4:49 PM
Wow! Thanks so much, Vladislav. I just discovered that it was poem of the week. So happy! :)
Lindley Avatar
February 7, 2019 at 8:20 AM
Very creative and certainly stirs the mind, the imagination and the heart to ponder life and its mysteries, complexities and spins and turns! Truly enjoyed this creation.. A clear fav for me..
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February 8, 2019 at 12:05 AM
Oh wow! You are so gracious and kind, dear one. My spirit is humble. Gratitude!
Pandit Avatar
February 4, 2019 at 7:57 AM
So much turmoil you brilliantly painted in your words...an excellent write, Berteena. Ending superbly written.
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February 4, 2019 at 9:05 AM
Vijay, you flatter me with such lovely words. I am so pleased that this poem has been received well. Thank you so much, dear one.
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February 4, 2019 at 7:27 AM
Nicely written, Berteena, lots of turmoil and chaos going on in this poem. Sometimes life feels this way and we always make it out to be much worse in our minds than it really is. All the best my friend. John
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February 4, 2019 at 9:02 AM
You know, I wrote most of this one night around 03:00 am when I couldn’t sleep. I jotted notes down on my phone notepad. I was aggravated because I work nights & often do not get home until 02:00-03:00. I had a chance to get some real sleep. As I lie there, I thought about all the other people who have the same kind of thoughts replaying like a movie because of stress/worry in their lives. My husband snoring next to me sparked my imagination for the noise. I just took the idea from there the next day while it was still fresh. I really didn’t know if people could relate or get the feel of this poem. I wanted it to be received w/more than one meaning so that whoever read it could empathize. When we use our imagination, poetry can mean whatever we read into it. I really appreciate your support, my friend. Thank you for encouraging me, John.
Fairchild Avatar
February 4, 2019 at 3:51 AM
This is exciting! Such an original, compact and flowing style -- I love this!
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February 4, 2019 at 8:51 AM
Wow! Thanks so much!
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February 3, 2019 at 8:16 PM
Berteena, this poem is gorgeously written. Your metaphors are terrific. Well done indeed. Amazing.
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February 3, 2019 at 9:17 PM
Thank you for blessing me. I appreciate you!
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