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Needed: Monster Slayer
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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... Just one time, I would like to run toward: ....

This was written before church today. And now I have the secret - His Name is Jesus! :D

Image (c) 2007, Karla Dorman


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The air so still, so heavy, so ---
yellow --- matches the chicken
streak down my spine, closes
'round the throat with hands of

fear.  Not again:  this is my life,
running from storms, both real
and imagined:  just one time, I
would like to run toward:  feet

programmed to turn the other
way, looking for somewhere to
hide.  Never liked terror-filled
skies, full of light and noise ---

always had Mommy and Daddy
to hold me.  Compared to the
monsters on the Plains, those
of youth were nothing:  these

guys are serious:  their mouths
roaring with wind and rain, arms
pitching hail and tornadoes,
reaching out to snag my ankles,

determined to pick me up:  my
parents can no longer save me.
Have to confront the monsters
on my own.  Just don't know how.

(c) 2008, Karla Dorman (6/21)

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 Reviews of "Needed: Monster Slayer"
Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on June 23, 2008
Maybe remembering that your parents are watching over and helping protect you would help...

Cryssa

Reviewed by Charlie
Reviewed on June 22, 2008
That cloud is super ominous, though. Truth be told, I'd be chicken too... "How oft I would have gathered you like hen to chickens under my wings, but you would not..." (something like that, Karla)--somehow, I think you "would." --Charlie

Reviewed by Bernice Angoh
Reviewed on June 22, 2008
awwww, poor baby! I will be your monster slayer...

Reviewed by Janet Caldwell
Reviewed on June 22, 2008
I've been afraid in my life too. I think the tornadoes in the sky that we have here are a metaphor for your real fears. I've had some of the same issues. To every one a measure of faith is given, speak to it, yell Faith rise up! ;) As always you've woven a terrific piece my Storm Spinner, my friend.

Love, Janet xoxoxo

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on June 22, 2008
You'll find the way. Great poem about facing your fears. Bravo. Liz

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on June 22, 2008
Over the years you've left me giggling, crying, looking inward and a gamut of many emotions... this one? I'm breathless. It isn't just packed with visuals, well-drawn, poetic: it's damned fine poetry! katy xox

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on June 22, 2008
Karla, I see you running and scrared,, Do not Fear, Jesus is with you.
Love, Christine

Reviewed on June 22, 2008
YOU will have no fears from this vicious storm Karla, you are HERE to write them! and WRite them YOU do!
A Miracle from YOU to each of us, for what you bring - it is a lesson with each electrifying pen!
Write On!
Stay WEll! and Inspired!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Passion Sweet Lady Shexooo

STay POSitive! With Gods' guiding hand and spirit! YOU will escape from it!

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on June 22, 2008
But think Karla, how these storms, both "real and imagined" have helped you write such wonderful poetry!

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on June 21, 2008
You've said it before, Creator is a very present help in time of danger,He will uphold you with His righteous right hand...
Excellent poem Karla!

ET

Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on June 21, 2008
This really sounds frightening. But we can overcome our worst fears. Very good picture, impressive.

Axilea

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on June 21, 2008
Do like I and Rufuz do, crawl under the bed...e & r

Reviewed on June 21, 2008
Amen Karla the answer truly is Jesus, a great write, powerful imagery
God Bless
Michelle~

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on June 21, 2008
You're going to outlive these storms, Karla, both real and otherwise,
but in the meantime you'll continue to write these great poems.
-gene.

Reviewed on June 21, 2008
Clever imagery and word usage; very well written, Karla! I know a monster slayer: JESUS (as you and I found out today)! :)

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twinklies, Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on June 21, 2008
Very strong and childlike in it's out look and that is the way this one should be. Well done Karla.
hugs
Fee

Reviewed by Myrtle Poor (Reader)
Reviewed on June 21, 2008
This show such deep feelings. Fear of anything is not a good. You did a good job on this write thanks for sharing.

Stay blessed,
Myrtle Poor

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on June 21, 2008
Karla, from my not too brilllian past, I did race a tornado across Kansas once, many years ago. I lost. Nice write. Cool picture.

Cheers,
Dan


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