Tempest

by Melpomene   May 13, 2009


For you, at this moment.

I was,
disoriented;
by the tempest in your eyes.
The clouds made shapes,
which I could not distinguish.

It was a hailstorm
when your heart disunited.
The canopy destroyed
leaving us vulnerable.

..and so it rained.

You wore a snowsuit
within the desert,
an Indian summer
was to facilitate pain.

I was a mirage
in tropic weather,
regretting words
which peeled my lips.

..and it stormed.

So here I stand,
indignant by self
offering you the sun
in a box of sorry.

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  • 15 years ago

    by Timothy r

    I am sitting here absolutely stunned, first that it took me so long to read this amazing piece, secondly the pure beauty of it all..I cannot pick out a favorite part, it is all so well put together, to say I am in awe is a complete understatement.
    "offering you the sun
    in a box of sorry"..I echo the sentiment of Luanne, dont know whether to cry or bask in the glow of such an exuiste piece. This is going on my fave poems list for sure. Timothy r

  • 15 years ago

    by Marcus blake

    Pure poetry....

  • 15 years ago

    by Rachel RTVW

    I love your word choice and the unique structure of this piece. Excellent job on this well deserved win!

  • 15 years ago

    by Lu

    So here I stand,
    indignant by self
    offering you the sun
    in a box of sorry.
    ^^^
    Mel I don't know whether to smile for the beauty of this last stanza or cry for the beauty of it. I think I am experiencing both at the same time.

    I love how you always draw me into your poetry wit your first words ...

    Your writes are always so unique and fresh and such a pleasure to read.

    Wonderful word usage in this piece, great read Mel !

    Congrats on the win also, very deserving of the front pages ~hugs~

  • 15 years ago

    by Blissful

    Congrats!
    Well deserved. :]

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