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Virgin Valley |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
The advancing storm echoed around the valley Darkness draining the blue sky of white hope Lightning shocking the neutral dry ground Sending trees to twisting, convulsion of death. Splinters whirled, scattered among the wind Leaving leaves trashed among the landscape Roar crash, the thunder did lash its whip Electrifying welts upon the naked virgin land. A mist did fall gently as to not engage fire Sometimes moving upward into gravities face Elevating into swirling dances of independence To only, be defeated and thrown down in failure. As the ground thirsted its lips of sheer desires The pleasure did plunge into the valley floor The glossing did change color, in a novel glow Taking dull shadows into slippery slides. Growl smash, rocks did explode, crashing below Sculpture of nature’s mighty changing scenes Bounce here, to bounce there, to dislodge another Like a pool game gone awry in vertical play. The mood did change as animals bailed out To parachute into retreats that offered resistance Boom creak, the tree lifelines grew no more Boom simmer, the creek did boil, as fish floated The sheets did arrive to cover the virgin over Drowning her as a wicked wench, only to find A valley of resilience fighting for its breath Her determination fought for every inch of survival. The wailing did cry foul, as animal’s begged mercy Relentless was the fury, relentless was the land The battle waged until the truce did fall quiet As the virgin reclaimed her domain, torn apart. The valley grew bright upon the rainbow’s delight The pot of gold she claimed was one of smiles The animals did dance to see things sprouting Where once the elm did stand tall, upon the sky. The rocks dislodged offered one side to moss While in cracks, wild flowers did now bloom As she did her gardening, soon the signs of war Where a distant memory of her worst fears. D.Lester Somewhere in America not on company time 02/28/05 © The Terminated Free Spirited Poet |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Wow - very vivid imagery here - and what a wonderful conclusion - thank you for the experience -  SusanIf I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
A wonderful journey your words take us on....very well done. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
D.Lester, Well done enjoyed the read. |
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