Storm III
endings and beginnings
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the storm has passed
i stand knee deep in
my wet and muddied life
the many ropes i held
to not wash away
lay wet and limp
spent and soggy reminders
of a safety earnt
the waters recede
the winds have dropped,
and the rains have all but gone
there chill is still near
to remind?
perhaps
there is hint of a warming
on the breeze behind the chill
a promise?
perhaps
it has been so dark
for so long
that even the hope of light
burns my eyes
and my dirty soul
every step is long and heavy
this is my weight
life will emerge
as the sodden soil dries
soon a verdant film
of all shades of green
will cover these lands
and all parts together
will strive under
the sun to come
but until then
there is still
a lot of work to do
...
..
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Brenton F
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Comments (3)
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes! So powerful!
A terrific series Brenton! Excellent imagery and symbolism! 👏 Had to look up Verdant..sounds almost French..
The redemption! Love it. Yes, the dirt and the weight and the chill and the work and the promise of new life.