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Power and Dismissal
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Power and Dismissal |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida 
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I knew a storm was closing in I opened the windows On both sides of the house I wanted to feel its full force In the cross winds It was a strange time of year For a storm of this magnitude Funny how the lightening warns Of the coming thunder Yet there is nothing to stop it It comes whether you know it or not But I knew Even before the lightening The wind had picked up The thunder was both loud And exciting I didn’t jump; I smiled The power excited me It didn’t dismiss me I loved it for that "sit on top of the world and tell me how you feel...'cause what you feel is what I feel for you.." |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
oh i know of those florida storms! as if the atmosphere could actually feel passion and frenzy.... its nice to see you share "it's" passion! lovely lovely lovely ~Dawn |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
Susan, this write stirs up memories of a personal storm. Very enjoyable reading it, and with a double meaning, even if that wasn't your intention. You have an excellent relationship with your weather storm! ~K~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Enjoying this one very much, Susan. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Susan, Good morning dear and happy storms to you. LOL |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
A very enjoyable write Susan!  |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Susan, I enjoyed this. I like the "storms" here, too. They can be fun.  Hugs  Ethel |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you all... There was double meaning...but it was clean...I swear! "sit on top of the world and tell me how you feel...'cause what you feel is what I feel for you.." |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I've found another sister: "I knew a storm was closing in I opened the windows On both sides of the house I wanted to feel its full force In the cross winds" During one mild hurricane, my sister and I got bored, turned out the lights, and opened a door and a couple of windows...we danced in the driveway too--and this poem sounds like you know how that is....  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I love the power of storms, too Susan. "It didn’t dismiss me"...wonderful hugs M |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
This was great Susan! It’s nice when you can feel something so powerfully wonderful coming... Especially something your ready to embrace. Richy |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Indeed, love is an awesome power. You give a strong delivery of the intense symbol in this excellent poem. Grover. |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Powerful and emotional, love your writes. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
*smile* I would think that to treat you dismissively would be to stand in harm's way. Very expressive and very well crafted. Thank you for sharing this. |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Susan You have captured more than just the power of the storm here.....you have isolated for a moment something deep inside that craves an adrenalin rush... Like "the lightning that warns of the coming thunder" Something is sensual in this last statement: "The power excited me It didn’t dismiss me I loved it for that" Perhaps I feel it because I am male? enjoyed ________ice ><> |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you everyone! I do love wicked weather...love to watch the hurricanes...and yep, Karen, I have ran around outside in a storm and hurricane. LMAO@Icy, you see too much!  love ya!"sit on top of the world and tell me how you feel...'cause what you feel is what I feel for you.." |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Susan...I love the feeling a storm brings too, but we haven't had one for a long time. Enjoyed! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Susan, yes...I open my windows too, I love it! You wrote it perfectly! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you Martie and Dixie! "sit on top of the world and tell me how you feel...'cause what you feel is what I feel for you.." |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
I've been gone too long and miss your work |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
I tried that here at work - unfortunately, the windows aren't supposed to open on the 10th floor. Who knew?! |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
when we can embrace the thunder,,we can handle anything Michelle I wish all could find the true happiness I have found,,in the eyes of Mike |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
so glad to have this one come back up, I enjoyed it much. Dontcha just love when the storm is brewing Susan! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Thank you! I do love a good storm!"sit on top of the world and tell me how you feel...'cause what you feel is what I feel for you.." |
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