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Startime
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0 posted 2000-11-28 03:44 PM


Life Giving Storm
Karen Torbiak
2000

Skies blacken, clouds rolling in,
tripping over themselves
as they race to reach the shore

The cliff raises with tall majesty
depicting strength, endurance
and steadfastness
in its very appearance

Barely seen but standing firm,
arms reaching, legs spread,
face raised
into the storm she stands

Wild, maddened winds whip
the flowing, white robe
around her form
showing its disapproval
at her presence
during this display of power

Lightning flashes violently
from cloud to cloud
showing this soul
the great passion
held by the Gods of this earth

Thunder rolls
across the boiling heavens
ever growing louder
in its desire
to express anger
at her very presence

The rains come slashing down
on face and limb
in furious sheets
hoping to drive away
this human intruder

Still she stands firm
as she feels the strength
of the storm
filling her being,
blending herself
with the powers of nature

With arms raised
she shouts her response
into the winds of this storm
that assaults her senses

Over and over her anger
is projected
to blend
with the anger of nature
raging all about her

As suddenly as the coming
of the storm
a light of great beauty
breaks through the blackness
to cover her in its cleansing heat

Slowly the clouds depart
leaving peace
and serenity behind,
she smiles with the knowledge
that again she stood firm
against the storms
of her life and is renewed


Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. [URL=http://path2riches.com]http://path2riches.com

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SEA
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1 posted 2000-11-28 03:51 PM


Wow!   I am so LOVING this one.......I love the rain.....makes me so happy....... -SEA
Poeminister
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since 2000-02-26
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2 posted 2000-11-28 05:43 PM


Powerfully told.  This is excellent writing.  Enjoyed it much.

Poeminister

"...no single sound too rude upon thy slumber shall intrude, Our thoughts, our souls-
O God above! In every deed shall mingle, love."
-Poe

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3 posted 2000-11-28 07:27 PM


Thank you SEA and Poeminister for your kind comments. I love the power and passion of storms. This vision was captivating and had to be written. Love to you both from me.

Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. [URL=http://path2riches.com]http://path2riches.com

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