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Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

0 posted 2003-05-01 08:32 PM

Between the
lightening strikes
and the
thunder voices
Is a space
in time
When we hold
our breath
and use our
listen ears.
Raindrop eyes
stare with
searchlight lenses
at the bruised
skyline
bandaged by clouds
and rainbow tape.
Patches of blue
evoke feathered
singing praise.
While the ebbing
storm's
death rattle
signals
us -
it's
safe -
to -
breathe.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Chris Barker
May 1, 2003
~~~~~~~~~~~~

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

1 posted 2003-05-01 08:38 PM

"When we hold
our breath
and use our
listen ears.
Raindrop eyes
stare with
searchlight lenses
at the bruised
skyline
bandaged by clouds
and rainbow tape."

Wonderful write little sister. Yes, looks like rain again tonight.
Fantastic imagery here!
~Luv, hugs and miss ya, Teed~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

2 posted 2003-05-01 09:07 PM

Chris, I loved this. Nothing like a good storm to take one's breath away.

Patches of blue
evoke feathered
singing praise.
While the ebbing
storm's
death rattle
signals
us -
it's
safe -
to -
breathe.

Hugs and Laughter, Marti

Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

3 posted 2003-05-01 09:25 PM

Nancylee & Marti - yes, we have been experiencing abit of "breath holding" in Ontario recently. Thankyou ladies!! hugs!

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

4 posted 2003-05-01 09:35 PM

Wonderful write, Chris. I like your new picture, too.

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

5 posted 2003-05-01 09:48 PM

NightShade~
This is just a lovely, lovely write~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
[email protected]

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

6 posted 2003-05-01 09:49 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Chris, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I love storms and we have had some mild ones passing through here too, yay! (kiss on cheek) Yay, time to go singing in the rain, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Chris, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

whiskey

Senior Member

since 1999-12-28

Posts 1278
Australia

7 posted 2003-05-01 09:57 PM

This is wonderful, I so much love stormy nights I love to listen to the rain, thunder and watch the lightning.

Julie

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

8 posted 2003-05-01 09:59 PM

Chris, love the metaphors, perfectly done
I must say. Like this!!

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

9 posted 2003-05-01 10:36 PM

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

10 posted 2003-05-02 08:29 AM

...when we use
our listen ears...

~*~

Why can't I write like this!
Good gosh Gertrude,
take off and fly, why don'cha?

!!

scorpio
Member Ascendant

since 2002-10-02

Posts 5178
right...there

11 posted 2003-05-02 08:31 AM

Well done Chris...look for the sun to come out..

believe in what your heart feels...

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

12 posted 2003-05-02 08:55 AM

Chris, I love this poem!

Luvs & hugs,
Linda

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

13 posted 2003-05-02 09:45 AM

Karilea, scorpio & Linda
thankyou so much - hugs!!

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

Elan
Member

since 2002-05-03

Posts 382
State of Wide Eye

14 posted 2003-05-02 10:38 AM

Raindrop eyes
stare with
searchlight lenses
at the bruised
skyline
bandaged by clouds
and rainbow tape.

~*~

You give us much
in the way you see things...

more, please.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

15 posted 2003-05-02 10:57 AM

When we hold
our breath
and use our
listen ears.

How very beautiful! *S* I used to actually enjoy storms... Allison changed all that and for a long while, even rain rekindled the fears. *S* Wonderful write! *S*

CastleGuard
Senior Member

since 2003-04-30

Posts 760
Alberta, Canada

16 posted 2003-05-02 12:10 PM

Nice imagery.

I love storms...they're very...dynamic.

CG

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

17 posted 2003-05-02 12:54 PM

Elan, Ruth & Castleguard, thankyou so much for reading and commenting.

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

wranx
Member Elite

since 2002-06-07

Posts 3689
Moved from a shack to a barn

18 posted 2003-05-02 01:09 PM

Loved this....especially the Bruised skyline.

Doggone!

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

19 posted 2003-05-02 01:13 PM

I'm honoured by your reply wranx - thankyou!!

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

QjQ
Member Elite

since 2003-04-18

Posts 3756
U.S.A.

20 posted 2003-05-02 01:42 PM

fabulous

It matters not how you answer, It matters only that i hear you.

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

21 posted 2003-05-02 03:15 PM

thanks QjQ !!

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

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