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Storm Rider
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Once more comes now this pale rider, sword of sorrow in his hand… Whipping wind blows down upon me crawling when I cannot stand. Hoof beats pound familiar feelings echoing their haunting song… Rolling thunder raging ‘round me withering what once was strong. Out of daydreams into nightmares eyes of death that scorch the skin… Falling deeper into shadows hiding from the fear again. Stirring madness emanating words he whispers cutting deep… Withering my intuition weary from the lack of sleep. Darkness swallowing the landscape threatening to bury whole… Every reason once inspired living, breathing in my soul. In the flicker of the lightning radiating from his blade…. Bares the naked truth of choices where by faith his hand is stayed. Every life has certain moments when these riders come to call… Hope and courage bound together finds the strength to make them fall. Once more fades the sound of fury vision clearing with the light… Newfound dreams bloom in my fist for I have faced my fears tonight.

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Reviews of "Storm Rider"

Reviewed by Rodney Bohen

Reviewed on April 4, 2003

Melissa,
When even wilted courage prompts the pen to fall to hand, the fear who stood knocking retreats into the night.
How grand it is, to grasp this sword and pen we wield!
How blessed we are indeed!
Rodney Evan Bohen

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on February 19, 2003

poignant

Reviewed by Trish - The Trickster

Reviewed on February 17, 2003

Wonderful write...very inspirational and fulfilling.

Reviewed by Trish - The Trickster

Reviewed on February 15, 2003

Beautiful poem.

Reviewed by Steve Reichard (Reader)

Reviewed on February 11, 2003

Absolutely amazing!

Reviewed by Aamie Burnley

Reviewed on February 5, 2003

... ahhh, sweet girl; fighting the good fight on the page. well done!

Reviewed by Eroica Mendoza (Reader)

Reviewed on February 1, 2003

i want to paint this... it's vivid...

Reviewed by na na (Reader)

Reviewed on January 25, 2003

This is the epitome of a beautiful poem by a wonderful exert poet. Bill Murray

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 25, 2003

you have a wonderful style and placement of vision...

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on January 25, 2003

Hi stranger!
I read that you still got it...
Have a Prosperous New Year!

Reviewed by Anwer Sher (Reader)

Reviewed on January 25, 2003

you do write wonderful poetry.. bravo

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on January 25, 2003

Another flawless write Melissa, miss your work;-)So inspiring and meaningful always...

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on January 25, 2003

I echo what Floria said Melissa. I always look for your wonderful work. It's so inspirational. I'll never forget how your "Reinvent" helped me help my daughter when she was going through a rough time.

Reviewed by James David Compton (Reader)

Reviewed on January 25, 2003

This is wonderful, Melissa.
The last stanza really packed a punch.
I shall visit you again!
-James

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)

Reviewed on January 25, 2003

Melissa, here I am again reading your wonderful poetry. You must know by now that I am a fan....this is deep and a bit scary and wonderfully written. Your meter is wonderful..the poem is awesome....oh...I guess I am the only dummy that cannot post a poem on the new ad pages...I just cannot do it, the words are all jumbled up and I cannot find how to keep the line breaks...oh well....Floria

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