This Poem was Submitted By: Ellen K Lewis On Date: 2012-04-04 02:36:20 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

To Listen to Music While Reading this Poem, just Click Here!

Click Here To add this poem to your "Voting Possibilities" list!


midnight rumblings

     I suppose its the stillness in the air      or the sharp strikes of lightening in the north      but I can feel the vibrance of the earth      the enormity of space and soul      I've buried my feet here in this dirt      seeking protection from the forces      harvesting energy for me      and my roses.      But the storm is great now and upon me      I think of the old oak and the apple      how they turn their leaves in      protection from the storm      they breath fresh life      the air is caffeine-like tonight      stimulating leaf growth      for the hastas and the cannnas.      

Copyright © April 2012 Ellen K Lewis

Additional Notes:
had to quit because of the lightening, but the rain is awesome, steady and sure


This Poem was Critiqued By: Tony P Spicuglia On Date: 2012-04-13 12:27:01
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
I know I have gotten into trouble with my friends before, whom having endured tumultuous weather, found my appreciation for the beauty of such to be unsettling. The last two days we have had weather similar to your description. I stand in awe and exultation- and then this morning is your verse. I appreciate your description (for good or bad) and the –caffeine-like- nature of your observations. Your piece sort of drives me to again attempt to capture what occurs around me. For the moment though the –vibrance of the earth- is mollified by reading your fresh reflections. (too many ‘n’s in cannas). Thanks for a moment of vision


This Poem was Critiqued By: Lora Silvey On Date: 2012-04-10 12:29:19
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Ellen, I see a fellow storm lover in your wonderful words. Yes, the storms let you feel so alive, energized--electric... hard wired for the challenge. Enjoyed your storm, the power you've given it with your word placement and the awe that you have let us visit with you. Lora
This Poem was Critiqued By: James C. Horak On Date: 2012-04-06 22:54:37
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
A well-conceived poem of levels. Those late night storms are like heavy footed visitors disturbing our quiet. In your case, it is the earth you bury in, your connection to growth and life a comfort. "the air is caffein-like tonight"...beautiful assonance and an excellent simile. Even the last line serves another assonant sounding texturing back into the unity of life and growth. We can almost smell the rain coming. A beautiful poem rewarding to read. JCH
Poetry Contests Online at The Poetic Link

Click HERE to return to ThePoeticLink.com Database Page!