Chris Green Poet Rhyme

The I of the Storm

The I of the storm

I search for the storm, the source of the spinning
those pillaging hurricanes blurring the eye
That cyclone of fear, the tempest beginning,
with rain battered teardrops I can’t help but cry

The rumbling ocean, destructive and tidal,
while flood ravaged shorelines are drowning the hope
Surging erratic and poised suicidal,
surrounded in darkness with no light to cope

The torrent of pain that keeps raging nearer
as thunder clouds form deeply under the skin 
I now see the storm as I look in the mirror,
reflecting the cracks ever growing within


11/26/18

Written for: The I Of The Storm Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Maureen McGreavy

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Gregory Richard Barden December 12, 2018 at 12:12 AM Excellent write - you never disappoint, my friend! Best wishes and sincere congratulations for your win in Maureen's contest, Chris - keep up the great work, and I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday season! :-) Chris Green December 12, 2018 at 8:19 AM Thank you so very much Gregory. Happy holidays to you as well my friend.

Line Gauthier December 10, 2018 at 9:20 PM Congrats on your win, Chris. Well penned. Chris Green December 11, 2018 at 8:04 AM Thanks again Line. I appreciate your comment

John Hamilton November 26, 2018 at 6:24 PM This is a stunner Chris, wowsa!! Chris Green November 27, 2018 at 8:58 AM Thanks so much John.

Heidi Sands November 26, 2018 at 2:05 PM This is so well written. Powerful, Chris ! Chris Green November 26, 2018 at 2:20 PM Thank you so much Heidi

Sherry Asbury November 26, 2018 at 1:14 PM What a fine põem. Your a.llegory really is wonderful. I found this a great read...we all have storms within us. Chris Green November 26, 2018 at 1:20 PM Thank you Sherry for your nice thoughts about my poem. I am happy you liked it.

Ilene Bauer November 26, 2018 at 12:53 PM i think you should find your old english teacher and shove this in her face, chris! this is an absolutely brilliant piece of writing and i feel privileged to have read it! Chris Green November 26, 2018 at 1:19 PM Wow Ilene, thanks but...she was pretty old when I was in high school and I think she is probably not around anymore. I can't even remember her name,, it was that long ago. : ) Thanks my friend for your kindness.