navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #27 » Allison's Tears (repost for Martie)
Open Poetry #27
Post A Reply Post New Topic Allison's Tears (repost for Martie) Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
serenity blaze
Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738


0 posted 2003-06-21 09:22 PM


A woman's tears in fury sang
mystery of a Goddess birth--
one spring night it all began
a reckoning of storm emerged.
Quiet, as a housewife's tears,
with swirl of spoon on supper's stove--
somewhere above, the Gods did hear
clouds in Gulf of Mexico.
"Yes," they said,"she acted strange."
So all the vapors rearranged
and swirled with magick of a spoon
each tear she cried became monsoon.
A gathering of universe
it's true, we saw a goddess birthed
to at last eat words we spoke
when at last the water broke.
How she cried in birth, travail,
how her tears ran river's trail.
Thus her storm became undammed...
on and on and on she ran.
From Texas coast and inland sure
across the southern ghost procured
filling creeks and rivers kept
a torrent in a woman--wept.
All the pain she hid inside
bled from the skies in nature's cry...
Again, again, she could not stop.
Nature spun a sorrow's top.
Across the south and up east coast,
she wept upon a mighty boast
where they'd never seen such rain--
"How can one woman feel such pain?"
Allison? She cried for days,
that even I am left amazed.
I, olympic cryer, sure.
Alive and dry--I think I'm cured.



*   *   *


Smiling, it seems like someone asks me about brewing up storms at least once a year. Last year I reposted this one for some friends who were suffering a drought. (They did receive 17 ? hours of rain shortly afterwards.) But then? In a dose of Instant Karma, Louisiana was hit with not one but TWO Hurricanes within 10 days. So, please note *ahem* this poem is for ENTERTAINMENT purposes only. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. Sheesh. Can't believe I'm posting this on Summer Solstice. I DO live dangerously. But anything for YOU, Martie. Enjoy.



© Copyright 2003 serenity blaze - All Rights Reserved
Margherita
Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
1 posted 2003-06-21 09:32 PM


A fantastic write!
May Martie have her rain!
Love, Margherita

Enchantress
Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113
Canada eh.
2 posted 2003-06-21 09:36 PM


I love this!!  Therefore into my library it goes!
Happy Solstice m'dear lady.
Blessed Be.
~Hugs~

Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049
California
3 posted 2003-06-21 09:40 PM


serenity...a humble thank you and a bow to the mistress of magick.
scorpio
Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178
right...there
4 posted 2003-06-21 09:44 PM


Here's hoping you don't have to weather hurricanes again...enjoyed the write..

believe in what your heart feels...

Ratleader
Deputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Rara Avis
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026
Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass
5 posted 2003-06-22 01:35 AM


Thanks for reposting -- I'd never have seen it if you hadn't....and I, for one, hope it happens, solstice and all....

~~(¸¸¸¸ºº>   ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº>  ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº>    ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº>
______________Ratleader______________

exhale
Senior Member
since 2003-06-13
Posts 646
Alberta,Canada
6 posted 2003-06-22 01:38 AM


that was incredible, it actually felt real, thats how you know you've read a good poem
icebox
Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383
in the shadows
7 posted 2003-06-22 02:10 AM


OOOOOOOH, be careful!  When storms are called, the Trickster also is afoot.

I am a solitary, but I think you would be interesting to join with in ritual.

Probably something we should not try.

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738

8 posted 2003-06-22 02:12 AM


Well.

Blessed be.


Aenimal
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350
the ass-end of space
9 posted 2003-06-22 02:16 AM


grins at the entire thread
passing shadows
Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577
displaced
10 posted 2003-06-22 04:34 AM


very cool!
suthern
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Seraphic
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723
Louisiana
11 posted 2003-06-22 03:11 PM


This has been a favorite since my first reading... but I'm finally getting over my fear of rain enough to enjoy it. *G* We should have been together when Allison visited... you would have seem me screaming at the sky... IF you could have seen an inch in front of your face. LOL
serenity blaze
Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738

12 posted 2003-06-22 03:33 PM


Ruth? I think of you everytime I read it myself. shaking my head...y'never forget something like that. Hugs you, and thanks all for sharing in the fun.
Local Rebel
Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767
Southern Abstentia
13 posted 2003-06-22 04:00 PM


I keep hearing 'I put a spell on you' as I read this one....



I know this isn't CA... but one thing I didn't like -- was the geographical references -- I don't know why but I tripped over those...

*thump*

or maybe I'm just clumsy

happy solstice -- blessed be!

[This message has been edited by Local Rebel (06-22-2003 04:02 PM).]

serenity blaze
Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738

14 posted 2003-06-22 04:06 PM


You feel free to offer advice Reb...and speaking of tripping...oh. Well. Let's just say I tend to fall down alot too.

Thanks for the advice...maybe I'll play with it a bit, but alas I am a housefrau, and it is now time to go frau the house.

ta ta for now and thanks for reading, and yes, thanks for letting me know what you didn't like too. I like the honesty, m'self.

garysgirl
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237
Florida, USA
15 posted 2003-06-22 05:41 PM


Hi, Serenity, girl....making some magic, are we...???HeeHee  

A very good write, Lady, as is all your poetry.

(Psssttt!!!and we've got enough rain around here for awhile!!)

Hugs to you, Lady  
Ethel

Decaflame
Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635

16 posted 2003-06-22 09:01 PM



Just a touch of rain here, dear...perhaps that one time was just, ah, Kismet?  Circumstance?  Kharma?  Rotten luck?  LOL...

Or does it have a delayed 24 hour reaction?




Edder
Senior Member
since 2003-04-02
Posts 671

17 posted 2003-06-22 09:05 PM


you are simply amazing
Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348
Florida
18 posted 2003-06-23 08:56 AM


...checking the Atlantic...geez (I secretly love hurricanes..oh the excitement)

This poem was brilliant!  

Susan


lucky
Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601
Idaho
19 posted 2003-06-23 09:25 AM



I knew something was up... the clouds moved in and the drops began to fall... If someone ask you for a storm repost do you think you can try for a different day..?

lucky dale

Speaking of ghosts, and after such an eternity. . .wouldn't you know, here comes mine again...
~Rosemary J. Gwaltney~


Nightshade
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962
just out of reach
20 posted 2003-06-23 09:37 AM


I am with my sister Enchantress....this one is going directly into my libary!! hugs, Chris
lucky
Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601
Idaho
21 posted 2003-06-23 09:50 AM



I knew something was up... the clouds moved in and the drops began to fall... If someone ask you for a storm repost do you think you can try for a different day..?

lucky dale

Speaking of ghosts, and after such an eternity. . .wouldn't you know, here comes mine again...
~Rosemary J. Gwaltney~


vlraynes
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...
22 posted 2003-07-24 03:45 AM



What?...I missed a rainstorm?!  What was I thinkin'?

This is very cool, Karen, and I'd sure like a bit of
that rain to hit here.  Sure...it rained a bit the
other night, but I want a REAL storm! LOL
Gawd...I LOVE this!

Love and hugs to you, witchyone.

"My friends are my estate."
~Emily Dickinson

[This message has been edited by vlraynes (07-24-2003 03:46 AM).]

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #27 » Allison's Tears (repost for Martie)

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary