Kabuteng P.Ink K. Poet Free verse

Whipped

Watching the trees 
get whipped by wind and rain,
      I thought of the birds

of falling nests 
and    
broken wings,

why are there none 
at my window today?

Yesterday they were here, 
when the liquid curtains fell

Let them seek shelter here.

I hear them distantly, 
and pray they are well,
braving gust and water,
far, far stronger 
than me. 




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Jslambert Mister Roboto July 7, 2014 at 12:41 AM those birdies are gonna be A-oK. It's gonna take more than some ole liquid curtains to bring them chirpees down. peace.

Matthew Anish March 23, 2014 at 10:01 PM "Liquid curtains" - a very original phrase! Nice work here! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Chuck Melugin December 11, 2013 at 5:06 PM Whipped is a classic Bin.... Chuck

Debbie Guzzi October 20, 2013 at 9:40 PM I'm looking for a little mischievous monkey is she here?! Light & Love

Carrie Richards October 6, 2013 at 10:10 AM I'm back this Sunday morning, just for a moment to remind you that all of us......even you, my sweet Nikko, are stronger sometimes that we even know, ...and when we are put to the test, we can weather the storm. I'm praying for you and your mother.....for all of you to hang on through this coming rain.....till the sun shines, which of course, it will. God bless !

Poet Destroyer A September 3, 2013 at 10:58 AM PS>< I'm bored and I wish for happy dandy poets like you.. I can't seem to find no one to hang with.. My smiles are to much for some.. I know a very nice poet name Leonora,, sweet sweet...but, we have different time zones. I do sleep now... LOL,,, darn it! Life was much fun when I would stay awake 20 hours a day.. LOL, pulling all kinds of shift.. xox~ PD

Poet Destroyer A September 3, 2013 at 10:55 AM Reading this one again Nikko, outstanding and sad imagery.. I never like the mess the wind and rain makes when it's whipping the trees. poor birdies.. I imagine you wrote this after a gush of rain took place.. anyways.. I'm here to ask you for a favor.. LOL..okay I'm kidding.. I got all the afternoon off. And I posted a poem. I hope you have time to read it when you drop by the soup... :-) Linda

Charmaine Chircop September 1, 2013 at 4:21 PM far far stronger than me too and more thrustful in mothernature and its Creator.Unique style you never cease to amaze me

Charmaine Chircop September 1, 2013 at 4:19 PM Quccija is pronounced..- u as in 'you' but a bit harsher...Cci as chee in cheetah and ja as j-y of yes and a as u of umbrella..so its like saying Uciya...as in ya ya: )maltese is very difficult ..but tnks for asking : )

Poet Destroyer A August 31, 2013 at 9:51 PM Nikko, , Congratulations :-) on having your poem Featured on the soups Home Page... always~ Linda

Andrea Dietrich August 30, 2013 at 10:29 AM loving this one again. A FAVE

Justin Benassi August 30, 2013 at 1:37 AM Words worth their weight, fantastic writing.

Andrea Dietrich August 29, 2013 at 3:11 PM so this is the one. I just made the number even higher then!!!

Carrie Richards August 27, 2013 at 2:08 PM Forgot to say congrats on being featured, dear friend !! I know there are so many of your beautiful poems I have missed over time......I'm glad I caught this one!!

Carrie Richards August 26, 2013 at 6:49 PM A beauty.........when liquid curtain falls......your poems often bring on a tear !! :)

Daver Austin August 26, 2013 at 9:32 AM Great! I, too, think of the animals when it blows, rains, snows. I suppose it's the urge to be one with nature. Congrats on the selection. daver

Dr.Ram Mehta August 26, 2013 at 4:11 AM Congrats on your poem being featured this week.

Painted Hunter August 22, 2013 at 2:04 PM Howdy Nikko! Your kind soul is a blessing to the world. I hope you've been well and I love this sweet little poem....Caleb....The Painted Hunter

Wilma Neels August 22, 2013 at 5:50 AM Missy, I reckon they have the determination to pull through and I love that your caring spirit inspired this beauty :) *mwahugs*

Anne-Lise Andresen August 22, 2013 at 4:15 AM - Nikko, this is beautiful! - Pleased to read your poems again - Wish you a nice day! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Harry Horsman August 21, 2013 at 10:15 AM Wow nikko, love this caring poem,, it is so you...

Poet Tacito August 21, 2013 at 8:50 AM My deepest wishes are with you, the family, & others out there. This was a truly gripping piece to read.

Nette Onclaud August 21, 2013 at 7:15 AM what a storm we had, nikkks.. parang mas grabe pa sa ondoy.. you whipped this in a lyrical way without the hysteria... god, thanks for gracing drake's show.. i was so delighted to have a pinoy with me there.. ang sarap ng feeling... and how memorable your piece...mabuhay tayo!..love and hugggs!..:)

Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2013 at 1:03 AM this is fantastic, Nikko, especially knowing what has happened in your country. How are people doing by now? I love when you write this way!!!