“When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.”
Ralph Ellison
The night sky is alive
With the stars above me
And lightening forking
In the distance.
The wind is picking up,
Thunder rides the air,
And my heart sings
With the passion being
Unleashed.
Sometimes I think
I live for such drama!
It is the ultimate thrill,
Breathing life into
My spirit,
Echoing the very essence
Of my soul,
Giving me the freedom
To run free
If only in my mind.
This piece captures the exhilaration of standing at the edge of a storm and feeling something inside awaken in response. The way you pair the rising wind and lightning with the stirring of the spirit gives the poem its pulse, and that final turn—freedom found in the mind’s own wildness—rings true. A vivid, spirited meditation on the drama that makes us feel most alive
Yes, there is something electrifying in the human mind when a storm is eminent after a hot day with little relief. Let's us know how alive we really are. Sometimes loving the violence of it all, as long as lightning doesn't strike us.
Explore the mystery of how nature makes unexpected gifts of creative wonders to an unsuspecting caregiver one late night and early morning in southeastern Georgia, USA.
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