... For years, thunder roared, imbuing
nights with terror, crocheting days into
knots of fear so tight I couldn't unravel
one from another. Black skies snarled
with paleness of cowardice does not a
pretty afghan make. The chains were
uneven, most showing the reverse of
Nature: the ugly, phobic side. Wasn't
until a camera, prayer and the hook of
poetry delivered the beauty in Storm,
allowing me to gain control of my life.
Look close for the purple threads of
lightning; feel the gentle cover of wind
against your body. Instead of dwindling
away, I now praise Him when it rains!
(c) 2008, Karla Dorman (12/19)
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Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)
Reviewed on December 23, 2008
Pretty,pretty picture and pretty words you have used to capture your view!
You are excellent in telling the tales of the sky!
CarolHawks
Karla...you have a gift...use it wisely... but use it often.. Your photographs are special, so keep the camera handy too. I sure pray that you have a wonderful Christmas and that the holidays bring you peace and joy ... That you not be sad anymore.. hugs, lindalaw
Karla, the last line of your heartfelt, revealing poem say it all, "Instead of dwindling away, I now praise Him when it rains" -- very beautifully stated -- peace and love to you my dear friend -- JMW
Now does that mean you want to confront a t o r n a d o?? (I didn't think so! LOL) Still, I've seen a world of difference in your attitude towards Storm, and it's inspiring to see! Wonderful praise-poem to the One who's gifted you with verse and an eye for the camera; very well penned/illustrated! BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D X0X0X0X0X0X0X0
...And then there's me: "Make it STAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWP!!" LOL
Praise the Lord who delievers us from our fears, may you have a blessed Season, and I thank him daily for your gift of poetry, you brighten my world with it
In Christs Love
Michelle~
My memories as an immigrant professional woman in Ottawa, Canada 47 years ago. A new life after having survived the liberal war of a new country Bangladesh on December 16, 1971.
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You are excellent in telling the tales of the sky!
CarolHawks
You astound me with the many different ways to write about nature's forces. Fantastic job here:)
Sheila
Love and hugs
Eileen
"Delivered" perfectly!!
LOve & Hugs,
Lance
peace and love, Carole~
hugs
fee
poetry delivered the beauty in Storm
Hooray for all three!
Ted
Now does that mean you want to confront a t o r n a d o?? (I didn't think so! LOL) Still, I've seen a world of difference in your attitude towards Storm, and it's inspiring to see! Wonderful praise-poem to the One who's gifted you with verse and an eye for the camera; very well penned/illustrated! BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D X0X0X0X0X0X0X0
...And then there's me: "Make it STAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWP!!" LOL
and allow that storm
to just pass you by
Love & peace be with you
William
In Christs Love
Michelle~