It’s like the exact opposite of James Joyce, poetry instead of prose, at peace with thunder as opposed to terrified by it. I can hear the rattle of the rain, and rumble of the thunder in the meter.
The poem is a mirror, reflecting our innermost desires to be both part of something larger and to stand unique in our strength. A poetic examination of the human condition.
Superbly resonate and sublime, Scott. Absolutely wonderful!!
"I am part of that, I am mighty too
take me if you will, but when you do
we both triumph as we are
melded back into a star."
Thank you for your kind words, it’s kind of my way of saying I will not be defeated by any measure of this reality we live in.
Excellent piece! I’ve cross-posted and restacked it as well. Loved it, and hope that my readers do!
Bob,
I'm truly humbled by your kind words and appreciate your effort in cross-posting and restacking.
Thank you immensely!
It's a joy to do, Aug!
It’s like the exact opposite of James Joyce, poetry instead of prose, at peace with thunder as opposed to terrified by it. I can hear the rattle of the rain, and rumble of the thunder in the meter.
Excellent
Goodness, thanks so much!
https://open.substack.com/pub/bobmetivier/p/idalia-strikes-cedar-key?r=5hi07&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
The poem is a mirror, reflecting our innermost desires to be both part of something larger and to stand unique in our strength. A poetic examination of the human condition.
Raw power and delicate emotions meld seamlessly in this masterwork. Dive in and feel the storm!