Perfect Brainstorm

Inside my brain resides
A deadly combination
Of my mother's maniacal heritage
And my father's drunken rages.
A perfect storm, if you will,
Leaving behind dreams
Destroyed by doubt
And hopes undone by fear.
Leaving darkness and chaos,
Echoes of what was
Or what could have been.
Broken bones scattered
In the recesses
Blown by winds of despair;
The worst of nature and nurture.
Yet a small flame still burns
Ever so dim, ever so constant,
Waiting for a gentle breath
Of compassion to fuel its light,
Waiting for love and understanding
To shield and protect it;
Compassion, love and understanding
That must come from within
And flow from my heart.

As I grow in strength, I strive
To overcome anger and hate
And desire for revenge.
I work to cultivate forgiveness
And let go of ill will;
Loving what has been deemed
Unloveable
And esteeming what has been deemed
Unredeemable.
I release the captives residing in prisons
Awaiting my judgment;
For they are not mine to judge.

Inside my brain resides a perfect storm
Twisted and turned;
Tempered and tamed
By clouds of compassion.


10/18/2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 10/28/2018 6:20:00 AM
Wow. Sa, heart wrenching and yet there is that flicker of hope. Let the candle grow and...and what? Read the shadows and let there be light. Congratulations on your win, Kai
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Deb Radke
Date: 11/6/2018 8:03:00 PM
Thank you, Kai. I really appreciate your comments. There is always that small flicker of hope, isn't there? I hope it always burns in the heart.
Date: 10/26/2018 3:54:00 AM
- Echoes of thoughts of anger and hatred .. very well written, Deb - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Deb Radke
Date: 10/26/2018 11:35:00 AM
Hi Anne-Lise. Thanks for your gracious words. It's nice to be back on PS. I appreciate your support. Love, Deb
Date: 10/25/2018 8:18:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win, Deb! I knew it would do well, too! :)
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Deb Radke
Date: 10/25/2018 8:20:00 PM
Thank you, Laura. I appreciate your stopping back and your words of support. Deb
Date: 10/25/2018 12:58:00 PM
Well done Deb, congrats on a fine win!
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Deb Radke
Date: 10/25/2018 7:52:00 PM
Thank you, John. I’m honored to be placed among so many excellent poems. All my best. Deb
Date: 10/20/2018 9:40:00 AM
Great work Deb "the worst of nature and nurture" brilliant, best wishes in the contest...
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Deb Radke
Date: 10/20/2018 10:37:00 AM
Thank you. I’m glad you liked my poem. And your compliment is much appreciated. Deb
Date: 10/18/2018 11:40:00 PM
Beautifuly expressed verse here, deb. Enjoyed the read!
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Deb Radke
Date: 10/20/2018 10:39:00 AM
Thank you. I’m glad you liked my poem. I appreciate your words. Deb
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