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Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

0 posted 2001-05-19 08:01 PM

It was a dark and stormy night, when eyes
refused to close longer than a moment's inhale,
when imaginary sprites writhed, wings cooled;
a flushed forehead in reprieve.

When that within her eyesite were floating lines,
sporatic scrolls seen in the aftermath of lightening,
and dreams invade.

Seconds phase into fortnights, grazing sheep
turn to untame mares; thundering gallop shakes
her limbs under sheets no heavier than guaze.

She is unsettled, her heart pounding like an end
to the movie reel, film slapping the bulb in
staccato pulses. For her, sleep will evade the night
until the storm rolls north.

Music, tonal clear & pure,
Caresses the harshest of curves.
--- Chanson deGest

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

1 posted 2001-05-20 08:36 AM

Chanson~
What an imagery-packed piece !
WOW ! I really enjoyed this !
Felt like the storm was right here !

I particularly enjoyed this line ...
'when eyes
refused to close longer than a moment's inhale'

Good to see you in here with us again.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Professor Gloom
Member Elite

since 2000-07-23

Posts 3082
of Depression

2 posted 2001-05-20 08:42 AM

Very nicely done,
but when you start with a dark and stormy night;
you capture my attention.

Gloom

Alan
Senior Member

since 2000-09-12

Posts 1499
right next door

3 posted 2001-05-20 10:44 AM

I like this. Seconds phase into fortnights, grazing sheep
turn to untame mares; I have been here it is no fun.

Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

4 posted 2001-05-20 02:06 PM

Marge-- Thank you. While lightening and thunder can be scary, it's my pleasure you enjoyed the words. *S*

Prof-- Thank you. No doubt there will be more
dark and stormy nights. It's that season. *S*

Alan-- I agree. It certainly isn't fun. Thank you for enjoying this little shower. *S*

--Chanson

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

5 posted 2001-05-21 06:44 AM

chanson,
I would never sleep through a storm, it's not that I'm scared but imagine missing all that power and majesty.
Kethry

Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen.

Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

6 posted 2001-05-21 04:12 PM

I agree, Kethry. Storm are awesome to the eyes and ears.

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