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Stormy Nights
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*~ Stormy Nights ~* *The house gathered its breath* *its heartbeat pulsed* *all the while pretending* *to be empty* *A slight stiffness to the way* *she slipped through the air* *crossing the room* *A lively patina of emotions* *squirmed across her thoughts* *like static electricity* *A clap of thunder rolled* *windowpanes vibrating* *like drumheads* *lights throbbing dimly�* *like pulsing storm beams* *Coruscating curtains* *of radiant rain silvered the night* *Torrents pounded and pried* *seeking entrance* *as the storm painted luminous* *galaxies on the skylights* *and faint images* *crawled the hallway floors* *Loneliness was present* *as if pure purpose* *encased in pure impatience* *pierced and filled the void* *with an oppressive sense of bleakness* *Standing by the window* *the street was visible* *behind that sequined veil of rain* *only in a succession of wedges* *between half closed blinds* *Her reflection* *just bounced back* *into the lonesome void* *� 2006* *Carole Mathys*

Reviewed by Augustine Sam

Reviewed on May 9, 2006

Profound ... sated with hidden meaning.
So profound ... that in the lonesome void, as 'her' reflection just bounced back, the delicate beauty of the verse turned its beam on 'her' not-so-concealed emotion.

Lovely. Compelling. Skilfully crafted.

Reviewed by David Young

Reviewed on March 30, 2006

I liked this especially:

A lively patina of emotions
squirmed across her thoughts
like static electricity

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green

Reviewed on March 29, 2006

Breathtaking is the word!! Actually, I can't think of a
superlative that is strong enough. You show instead of tell, and
that is far harder than it looks. L o v e i t. 'Pea' <3

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on March 28, 2006

Breath taking write!

Reviewed by Aberjhani

Reviewed on March 26, 2006

Psychologically dramatic, spiritually mesmerizing, and artistically flawless. A great read on every level.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Wonderful imagery!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on March 25, 2006

excellent imagery and metaphor ...

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Carole,
Storms intrique me. The more intense they are, the better I like it. Well..to a point anyway.
There's just something about the wind and rain, the lightning flashes and rolls of thunder that wake something deep within me.
You've taken words and stirred that very feeling, which not easily done.
A grand photo you've painted here in words.

Lisa

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 24, 2006

A storm can often stir the soul, Carole. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

A truly powerful piece, Carole - felt like I was there, also watching that dark stormy night.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on March 23, 2006

Wonderful wite, Carole; very well done! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Crystal Silver Angel (Reader)

Carole, your imagery is totaly stunningin your lines. You are a true poet inspiration muse..Thanks..!!!!

love joanne

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Carole,

A StormSpinner's kind of write--my ultimate compliment, wish I'd written it! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Birgit and Roger Pratcher

Beautiful written it creates strong emotions.
Birgit and Roger

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Outstanding piece Carole!!

Thanks for sharing!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by George Carroll

E T and Jerry's comments I agree with whole heartedly. Wonderfully spun tale.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

This is scary stuff. You and Karla were both thinking storms in the nigh today. Lonely, actually more than scary is this beautifully told tale of desperation.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

What a fantastic conveying of emotions analgous to the storm!
The interaction is eloquently played! A gem of a poem, Carole!

Eileen