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Thunder

A fortunate happenstance
... right time, right place
my plasma boiling from your glance
but you are not the kind to stay.

Singed from the memories
of what I thought was our home
but like the passing thunder
you made your noise and gone.

with the pain still rumbling
long after you've left
I am the beaten down warrior
broken and spent...

attempting recovery
moving on
plastic hearts
intentions wrong

loose gripped devotions
uncontrolled emotions
the best chapter in my book
the reason I'll always have to look

before I enter situations
or get anywhere near
because I'm still hearing thunder
no-one else can hear.
— themoonman, Jan 12, 2008

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Region, Country: South Carolina, United States, USA

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RSScheerer

RSScheerer

18 years 4 months ago

Feels like a rough draft

But a good one. As a reader, some parts are difficult to follow for consistency's sake. Certain lines trip up the mind. Read it aloud to yourself (or someone else) and you may notice them for yourself. The idea is a very good one; I just think it could be better said. Thank you for sharing! ~ Ronda
themoonman

themoonman

18 years 4 months ago

thank you Ronda...

I wrote this poem a long time ago, you are right...in the middle of it , it gets clunky...back to the drawing board for this one. I thank you for your insightful comments, this is why I'm here. I don't want you guy's to cut me any slack. I would like to get better at writing.
themoonman

themoonman

18 years 4 months ago

Hi again Ronda...

My wife is from buffalo and when she reads this out loud it does not sound right but I have a terrible southern drawl and when I read it, it flows...I can't change it. I do appreciate you reading and caring enough to try to help... but I can't change this one...I do hope you will continue to read and give me insights as to where my weaknesses are..
RSScheerer

RSScheerer

18 years 4 months ago

not weaknesses

My suggestions are only that, suggestions. I never expect a writer to take them and literally change their work. I know exactly what you mean about how some work just cannot be changed. Many times I have considered advice from other writers and even tried to change my work to accommodate it. Sometimes it works, but most of the time I end up either going back to my original or making my own edits (I'm my own worst enemy when it comes to editing my work). Leave it just the way it is and worry not, I will always read and enjoy your work. ~ Ronda
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waterdragon

18 years 4 months ago

I can relate

to this, to the distant sounds of thunder only I can hear. Very nicely done, picture well painted! Reverend Bec Hudson Shine Your Light It's the ONLY Way to Get Rid of the Darkness!
themoonman

themoonman

18 years 4 months ago

Thank you waterdragon...

I appreciate your comments. I think most of us end up hearing that ol rumble in the distance one way or another.. Shine your light...I like that...
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purplemoondoll

18 years 4 months ago

Thunder

This has a lyrical quality that flows like a dream. I love the rhythm and rhyme used - it drives the poem forward beautifully. I can relate to this closely. You captured the theme really well. Kaz x It's impossible to smile on the outside without feeling better on the inside.
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poewriter58

18 years 3 months ago

tweaking

This one is almost there I can see where it is going Chrys
Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dear Richard

I am sorry tonight I just have the words for this one except maybe, the flow is divine and I love this side of you I dont think I have glimsped this moonman before but its poignant and beautiful ... wow I did find some words after all .. not enough though to describe this one .. love and Hug Jayne x x "We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall" ...
themoonman

themoonman

16 years 9 months ago

Hi Jayne...

I appreciate your read and comment very much, and glad you liked my softer side. thanks Richard
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sweetspirit

16 years 9 months ago

Beautiful

Stumbling around in the dark and found this piece it is so funny how some things just appear right when there suppose to :) I love this piece not only does it flow perfectly and I like you have a southern drawl so I didn't have a problem when I read it outloud ~smiles~ but I can relate as so many who read this can. For way too long I have heard that distant rumble in the background not only in my personal life but professionally as well it seems that once lightening strikes it leaves a lasting impression that you just get the hibby jibbess when you hear the sounds that are all too familiar. anyways I will chatter for ever but I really enjoyed this and glad I came upon it. Jen
themoonman

themoonman

16 years 9 months ago

Jen...

well thank you so much... this poem has been updated a couple of times since Ronda read it and I so unwillingly didn't want to change it. But I think it still has the flavor of my speech within it. It is the only way one can write and be true to themselves. I was so glad to read your comment on how it could be translated to other happenings in life's twisting ride. thanks Richard
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poewriter58

16 years 9 months ago

Richard

You made our noise and gone Richard I think this line ended this way for the sake of rhyme. It just does not sound right and is uncomfortable. What about something like you made your noise , then moved on
themoonman

themoonman

16 years 9 months ago

Hi Chrys...

glad to see you here on my page, thank you for pointing that line out... I have updated this poem, and will definitely take your suggestion into consideration... but right now I seem to be in a writing lull... thanks Chrys, Richard
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 9 months ago

Richard

I feel this poem still needs a little work. There are places where it trips the tongue when read aloud. But my favorite lines are: before I enter situations or get anywhere near because I’m still hearing thunder no-one else can hear. we may have to start calling you the warrior poet. Always, Cat
themoonman

themoonman

16 years 9 months ago

Hi Cat...

thank you, I don't know if I'll ever get this piece to where I feel it is finished... been back to it a couple of times on site, but off site I've totally rewritten it several times. thank you Richard
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mantiscepter

16 years 9 months ago

thunder

was a good write, lots to think about. I kinda like the break in flow, I like change. attempting recovery moving on plastic hearts << < <
themoonman

themoonman

16 years 9 months ago

Mantiscepter...

thank you, I'm glad you liked it... I like to break the flow sometimes... sometimes it works, but then... lol thanks Richard