AMID A FRIGHTFUL FANCY

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JOURNAL #29

we stand agape in the path

of a scattered dancing mist

before the quiet holiday

with fevers high

the inconsiderate heat mangles

any prior good will we had towards the coast

as a fast graying shade of apathy squanders

away any and all temporal admirability and good

grace

the will of the people has been suddenly

silenced in an unbearable choke hold of stifling

torrents of unforgiving rain and thunderously

angry ocean swells

filling the already panic driven  

with further bouts of dread  

over visions of likely devastation

worriless to the end though I say never fear

for the God of tomorrow

holds as well, our every today proudly

and safely in the palm of his all loving hand

(written Aug 3,2004 445am)




Author's Notes/Comments: 

about hurricane alex!

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tonitails's picture

a very good poem and relevant to the current hurricane devestation...

kiwi's picture

Very descriptive. It must be awful to live with the fear of such forceful storms. I am glad we do not have them in N.Z.


Smile.. it is the cheapest facelift.

gentle's picture

Wonderfully written with lots of imagery that shows us the strength behind the hurricane.

Well worth the read.

Amy Riberdy


Gentle is the night♥

Kristine Snow's picture

I have never experienced a Hurricane so can only imagine. And then, probably not even coming close!

Initially I wondered if this was about Armageddon...I guess I was close there!

Kris