Sunday, July 3, 2011

Can You Hear That?

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The only music in my head this weekend sounds like a metronome.  

Constant. Ticking off the seconds.  

One at a time. 

Not sure if the storm will descend 

or

move on by. 

My lungs ache from holding my breath.  

I am waiting to sigh, in relief either way.  

Knowing is better.

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11 comments:

  1. The PoetJuly 3, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    That image is amazing!
    I wouldn't want to be sitting under that cloud...looks like there's a big hole at the bottom just waiting to suck everything up in its wake.

    Hope you are safe & this is not how it is for you.

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  2. kalJuly 3, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Is that picture and poem a metaphor for something else or is there really an actual storm?

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  3. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Most definitely a metaphor. We are having droughts...no such luck with actual rain.

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  4. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJuly 3, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    true...

    knowing is better.
    enjoyed your entry, Happy Potluck!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    awesome pic!!!! :)
    I like how you described changes, evoked such strong emotions in few words, cool!!
    Happy potluck! :)

    http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/07/03/the-silent-words/

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  6. VictoriaJuly 3, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Wonderful metaphorical experience. I could relate to both the actual feeling of an impending storm and an emotional storm.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 4, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I enjoyed reading your poem. :)

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  8. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Breathe! Excellent piece about anxiety

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  9. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    I love "Metronome" awesome writing, it definitely conveys tension

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  10. UnknownJuly 5, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    waiting for anything is always the worse ,our imaginations can wreck havoc ....much easier to deal with fact and what's happening. Loved this and how you conveyed it thank you

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  11. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    wow this is a very powerful poem.

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