Storm Witch

in poetry •  7 years ago 



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I don’t understand life
Or the mystery of you and me,


The way of stars above us
Or waves of the stellar sea.

At night when clouds are racing
And the sky rolls over the land,

My heart begins stirring
As your magic draws me again,

Out to a lonely hilltop
Where tall pines bend

And the Moon rides the storm surge
While the wind thunders on land.

The wild seascape above us
Makes me seek the warmth of your hand,

While the wind punishes your tresses
And spins to nothing each strand.

Like a ship’s sculpted mermaid
Resolute you stand,

When the sky storm breaks about us
Threatening to swallow the land.

And you, my mythic goddess,
My Siren from the sea,

Exult in the din that drowns us
Oblivious of lightning, or me.



© 2018, John J Geddes. All rights reserved



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Thats beautiful. where did you find the photo. Such love in the work. I am so glad that I found you here and your lady.Her photos are beautifyl. I am slowing down even trouble typing. Thanks again Sir, you deserve the sir for the great talent.

Hi Brian - been thinking about you. I'm glad the poem gave you some joy - the artist is Emily Carr - beautiful work - I loved the moody feel of the sky. Artists help us cherish each moment - we forget that sometimes when our worries get in the way. Have a good weekend, my friend :)

Thank you my friend. I truly believe artists help keep people sane. keep people happy and motivated in so many ways. BTW you are an artist in my eyes

Not sure why, but your imagery reminds me of Perseus and Andromeda.

Interesting, lydon...well, Andromeda is a type of Siren on the rocks by the sea, but less a seductress than a maiden in distress - My storm witch is an unintentional seductress, more intent on the storm than me. But the imagery of danger, waves and rocks unites both myths. Very perceptive :)

Beautiful, you are a real romantic @johnjgeddes!

thank you, @lakshmi

very beautiful poetry! i really love it!!! thanks

thanks

Seriously,this is so captivating!
Can I call u a loverman?
I love the write up...welldone.

thank you!

So much heart! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing

thanks :)

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when i read your poems, i want to fall in love somebody. Thanks =)

sounds like a plan :)

Very intresting...i write poems too please check my blog and upvote