Flash Flood (poem) by Victoria M Noxon on AuthorsDen

Flash Flood
by Victoria M Noxon → (All Poetry by Victoria M Noxon)

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Strongly built to protect it all Against a force that beckons to call Behind this wall, it�s easy to live No more to get with less to give. In one instant, the flood rages in Attacking that wall, wearing it thin The onslaught becomes too much to bear Unstopable, without warning, no time to prepare Pain flashes through the heart and soul Destroying what was once thought whole Sooner or later, the walls crumble and break Creating inside an unbearable ache. All at once, never in small measures Memories invade of all past treasures. No longer mine, they belong to another Why would I care? Why even bother? Although the pain is less than before I beg to be saved from bearing it more. I reach for the concrete and mortar of my mind. In hopes to leave those memories behind. Hastily rebuilding that wall of protection. Each block in place, no room for rejection. Built from tears and not from blood Safe again from memories flash flood. Copyright � 2003. Victoria M. Noxon All Rights Reserved

Reviewed by Denise Edwards

Reviewed on April 25, 2004

"wow", is right! This brings it home for me, and many others I'm dure. Lots of wisdom and insight here!

Reviewed by Eddie Thompson

Reviewed on March 9, 2004

wow....i've been here before...nicely done...our defense mechanisms are our best friend...*S*

Reviewed by Jennifer Ragan (Reader)

Reviewed on March 5, 2004

Perfect rhymes and rhythm too.
I like what you wrote, it's what floods do.

Jennifer Ragan

Reviewed by Bonita Quesinberry

Reviewed on January 2, 2004

What an incredible metaphor, so fitting for building mental walls and the things that can smash them unbidden. Wonderful write, Victoria! ~~Bonnie Q
Associate Editor, WA
Waltsan Publishing, TX

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on November 21, 2003

memory can be overwhelming sometimes...

creative write...

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on November 12, 2003

Thank you for sharing this metaphorical piece that is strong in both meaning and feelings. Love and peace, Regis.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on November 10, 2003

Wonderful metaphor, very creative poem...beautifully written!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Very interesting perspective and imagery. Enjoyed!

Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)

Reviewed on November 9, 2003

Great Work Victoria, I too have enjoyed this one so thank you very much for sharing it!
~Nikki~

Reviewed by Jack Roberts

I like this Victoria! Very nice!

Jack