The Stormy Day

THE STORMY DAY

Awoken by 
Rumbling in the 
Deep distance
Shallow waters subside and 
Gliding across white wakes
Makes for the sanctuary,
A distant glimmer in the 
Heart of the storm bird.
Building and gathering, 
The mind on the shore 
Busies itself and 
Attempt numerous things 
Without success. 
The dark brooding hood
Brings fear and loathing 
As struggling winds gather
To take the solitary man
Out to water. 
What is he doing?
The rumblings fade 
As silent glistening eyes
Peer out across the clear horizon.
Tears fall from a cluttered sky,
Having raised up 
From this great lively mass. 
Endless minute movements 
Slowly carry the man 
Out to sea.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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September 12, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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February 27, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 5, 2016 at 3:48 PM
JOSH, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. Always with LUV ** LINDA
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