A line from my dear friend "SisterWolf, inspired this poem, "Running with Thunder...
Running With Thunder
If the world is dark,
Then I shall walk in darkness,
Wrap its warm arms around me,
And find comfort in its embrace.
If the world is false and harsh,
Then I shall be strong and cold,
Not believing in the fealty of man,
For they know not that word.
If love is a joke and a game to you,
Then I shall play it well,
And win-
For I have the strength,
Of my ancestors running in my veins.
I shall run with thunder,
And dance in the rain,
View the destruction of the world,
Like you…a game.
You see I believed it for a while,
That at least one man could be true -
Fooling my self,
That though there were many women,
You only saw me.
For every man I see,
Reminds me only of you…
I shall walk in Darkness,
And run with thunder,
Dance in the rain,
And strive with all my heart,
Not to think of you…
This resonates in me, and I'm sure in other women. We have the power and the will to survive whatever befalls us and this poem speaks of that power, as well as our tender hearts...
This one I shall clip and keep...Never stop dancing in the rain.
EDL
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on January 23, 2005
there is a regals beauty permeating this poem..the mystic depth of your ancestors blossoming in your soul, heart and mind..and HE?..well HE will have to find YOU all over again..yes?..indeed..that is the law.
Vesna :)
ps..saved this one..thankyou!
Reviewed by Russ Okamura (Reader)
Reviewed on January 13, 2005
There is true thunder in your poetic words. Excellent poem.
Reviewed by Randal Files (Reader)
Reviewed on January 12, 2005
Beautiful! I admire your strength and courage, and your talent is awesome!
it is so wonderful the gift to turn a common situation
into something that reads like the first time
I really enjoyed this spin on a cheater, love-hater
you've done it with such a grace I'm sure your ancestors would be proud of.......enjoyed this very much!!!
I never fail to be amazed at the beauty you create in
words and graphics, Retta. This one is certainly no exception!
Reviewed by D May (Reader)
Reviewed on January 5, 2005
After the storm the sun appears. Another deep write.
Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)
Reviewed on January 4, 2005
This has a great ending. It seems like a storm is going on in the writer's soul and heart. Well-done.
Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)
Reviewed on January 4, 2005
Hi :
This is excellent write ... i loved it and it was a nice one that came from heart ... thanks to your nice friends who gave the inspiration to write this ...
Regards
Sanilnath G
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on January 3, 2005
This reminds me of an Indian I got speaking to, in Dakota.
The inner strength I so admire. I often think of him, and the things he said. How he thought I had a gentle spirit.
It's why I love travelling, one always makes future friends.
I love the rain and sun. We need both, it makes nature grow, it makes our inner man grow..
Reindeer, one must often embrace the darkness, if one is to shed its despair to find the beauty in the light. Extremely thought-provoking and soul-gripping composition.
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on January 3, 2005
Absoulutely exquisite poem Retta, so very beautiful and inspiring. Stunning write.
Loyalty and commitment are strengths, Reindeer. You must never judge others by the weakness of one or even a few. Keep your keen instincts, but do not close the door to future hope. Exceptionally good work on this. You are a very talented writer.
Take care,
Sherry
Retta, you are a strong woman. You've the will to challenge or overcome.
Hopefully the new year will bring much peace and consolation for all life's woes.
Wonderful write.
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Vesna :)
ps..saved this one..thankyou!
Regis
into something that reads like the first time
I really enjoyed this spin on a cheater, love-hater
you've done it with such a grace I'm sure your ancestors would be proud of.......enjoyed this very much!!!
Exquisite image and write - superlative tranquility ... absolutely stunning!!
Best wishes,
Robert
most enjoyable
William .....peace
words and graphics, Retta. This one is certainly no exception!
This is excellent write ... i loved it and it was a nice one that came from heart ... thanks to your nice friends who gave the inspiration to write this ...
Regards
Sanilnath G
The inner strength I so admire. I often think of him, and the things he said. How he thought I had a gentle spirit.
It's why I love travelling, one always makes future friends.
I love the rain and sun. We need both, it makes nature grow, it makes our inner man grow..
If Big Spirit(God) In Sky Would Answer--He'd Say Time To Look To Future New Love Is There-Only I Can Open Mine Eyes To See Him Looking At Me...
TRASK
love Tinka
Lightning dare not strike twice in the same place. Very powerful and well written.
Superb poetry Rein, and a message I totally understand.
Your last stanza is perfect, still it hurts :(
Warm hugs
Elga
in my humble opinion this is powerfully eloquent ...
Sandie Angel a.k.a. Sandie May Angel :o)
Take care,
Sherry
Ron
A great write!
Have a marvelous 05
Hopefully the new year will bring much peace and consolation for all life's woes.
Wonderful write.
Lisa
Running with Thunder does it for me too;-)Fantastic
images superb poetry! Love, Eileen
*shivers* o, i felt this one, down in my bones
a powerful, powerful write--many excellent lines
especially love,
"...for i have the strength
of my ancestors running in my veins
i shall run with thunder
and dance in the rain
view the destruction of the world
like you, a game..."
empowering! thank you
(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)