Post by Katrina on Oct 11, 2011 19:30:57 GMT -6
This is the poem I had a lot of problems writing. In math class (and I don't understand the math because I scribbled down the rhymes), I was hit by inspiration. This is it.
Lightning in the Shadows
Lightning crackles across the sky.
Thunder roars, rain rushes down.
We all watch the funnel try
To hit the ground.
The storm grows as dusk begins to fall.
Too dark to see...
It's a choice between two roads- a close call.
We have to abandon, have to flee.
As we ride home, I look back at the storm-
The colors of the setting sun play across the cell.
I wish it would deform...
But it's powerful-majestic- and it's like it's casting a spell!
I can't look away.
Daylight is fading,
I finally have to look the other way...
Lightning for shadows- why am I trading?
Shadows fill the earth...
I look at the stars gleaming.....
Shining, like diamonds, for all they're worth.
I smile, hoping I'm not dreaming.
The moonlight seems to be shimmering
Across the dark and beautiful prairie.
Dancing, sparkling, glimmering-
Like the magick of a fairy.
The light is pure and sparkles
Across the coppery fields,silvery in moonlight dancing.
But yet- the air seems hostile.
I ignore it, hoping something isn't advancing.
There's a shadow in my heart as I stare.
I can't shake the feeling- am I going to die?
I look around- I could swear
Something is watching, dark and sly...
I walk in the door
The moment I do, I'm losing it
I thought this was folklore?
The fear is trying to reach the summit...
The darkness is screaming my name-
I know nothing will ever be the same.
This is it-this is how I die-trapped..forevermore.
What about all that I'm living for?
Lost and alone in the fog- alone in this nightmare..
I know you're there!
This tells me to kill.
Must be your desire- it's not my will.
You,there, dark and evil
In my mind, sly as a weasel.
I'm trying to fight, trying to get out.
You won't let me, no matter how I scream or shout.
It's like I'm lost-you have my soul.
And I'm under your control.
Let me out. Let me go.
This pain is so strong. So terrible. But you know-
You're not going to win.
I escape, barely, crying, in pain.
I look around at the creek, the trees, the hills... one last time.
They're beautiful- it's a piece of what once was home.
It's my time to escape this hell, got to make it out of the grime.
This place has so many bad memories, yet this is a dome.
Of my life I choose to break away.
And oh, this is the day I've been waiting for.
For so long, don't stare at me in dismay.
I'm going to be fine. I'm doing what I'm meant to do- forevermore.
It's my time to spread my wings and soar away.
Over this state I used to love.
Happy that I can follow my heart and let light in my way.
I'll spread my wings, like a dove.
And I know this is what's best for me.
I know it's where I belong.
You know where I'll be-
Where the wind will sing unworded songs.
(I know the demon part was long. It's the first time I've written about it. At least the flashbacks are good for something.)
Lightning in the Shadows
Lightning crackles across the sky.
Thunder roars, rain rushes down.
We all watch the funnel try
To hit the ground.
The storm grows as dusk begins to fall.
Too dark to see...
It's a choice between two roads- a close call.
We have to abandon, have to flee.
As we ride home, I look back at the storm-
The colors of the setting sun play across the cell.
I wish it would deform...
But it's powerful-majestic- and it's like it's casting a spell!
I can't look away.
Daylight is fading,
I finally have to look the other way...
Lightning for shadows- why am I trading?
Shadows fill the earth...
I look at the stars gleaming.....
Shining, like diamonds, for all they're worth.
I smile, hoping I'm not dreaming.
The moonlight seems to be shimmering
Across the dark and beautiful prairie.
Dancing, sparkling, glimmering-
Like the magick of a fairy.
The light is pure and sparkles
Across the coppery fields,silvery in moonlight dancing.
But yet- the air seems hostile.
I ignore it, hoping something isn't advancing.
There's a shadow in my heart as I stare.
I can't shake the feeling- am I going to die?
I look around- I could swear
Something is watching, dark and sly...
I walk in the door
The moment I do, I'm losing it
I thought this was folklore?
The fear is trying to reach the summit...
The darkness is screaming my name-
I know nothing will ever be the same.
This is it-this is how I die-trapped..forevermore.
What about all that I'm living for?
Lost and alone in the fog- alone in this nightmare..
I know you're there!
This tells me to kill.
Must be your desire- it's not my will.
You,there, dark and evil
In my mind, sly as a weasel.
I'm trying to fight, trying to get out.
You won't let me, no matter how I scream or shout.
It's like I'm lost-you have my soul.
And I'm under your control.
Let me out. Let me go.
This pain is so strong. So terrible. But you know-
You're not going to win.
I escape, barely, crying, in pain.
I look around at the creek, the trees, the hills... one last time.
They're beautiful- it's a piece of what once was home.
It's my time to escape this hell, got to make it out of the grime.
This place has so many bad memories, yet this is a dome.
Of my life I choose to break away.
And oh, this is the day I've been waiting for.
For so long, don't stare at me in dismay.
I'm going to be fine. I'm doing what I'm meant to do- forevermore.
It's my time to spread my wings and soar away.
Over this state I used to love.
Happy that I can follow my heart and let light in my way.
I'll spread my wings, like a dove.
And I know this is what's best for me.
I know it's where I belong.
You know where I'll be-
Where the wind will sing unworded songs.
(I know the demon part was long. It's the first time I've written about it. At least the flashbacks are good for something.)