Storm Clouds Gather

The Storm Clouds Gather

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©LeeAnn Kimber 1999
Florida

And the curtain rises

She Knew Him

This is a story, very sad, but true
Of a soul that God created, but was split in two.
He went through his life without her
Still missing her all the same
She too knew he was out there
Just didn't know his name.
Fate was cruel to part them
But even more cruel yet
When they finally found each other
Her attention he could not get.
She was blinded by her ignorance, attitude and shame
In the end she lost him, and was the only one to blame.
Now you would think it wasn't too bad for her
If she really didn't see
I mean, if she was blinded and didn't know
Of the love there was to be.
But the saddest part of all...
In the dusk of the light
She caught a glimpse and knew him
Just before it turned to night.

©Claire Riggles Filler
Montana

Coming Home

If I'd known what God had planned, would I have tested fate?
Would I let you into my heart or firmly locked the gate?

Like a feather in the wind, not knowing where to land,
Out in the brilliant sunshine or far beneath the sand.

I prayed God would send you through all the changing years,
Often with a smile, but sometimes with a tear.

Ironically enough, we didn't know, you were right beside me,
We had seen each other grow.

Our lives have crossed and intertwined on so many, many days,
We've been close enough to touch and just whispers away.

Now it seems fate is cruel to part us once again,
Especially cruel now, because in you I've truly found a friend.

I don't know what to tell you and I don't know what to say,
Because I don't know if it's the beginning or the ending of our day.

We will part, for again it's time to roam.

But know, that forever in my heart,
You have found a home.

©Claire Riggles Filler
Montana

Never Mine

Sunshine
Porcelain, Lace
Moonlight
Dancing, Gentle Breeze
Memories
Dreams, Visions
Oh Please!
Darkness
Sleep, Embrace
Carefree

anonymous

The Ashes Of My Life

I'm wondering what makes the fire rage forward
In the sunlight it burns; in the darkness it glows
I try to be numb, but I let slip my guard
In this day to day life, the fuel ever flows.

These walls are comfort only in the dark veil of night
Sleeps dreams will protect me; the embers will rest
A new dawn will break; and with it, my plight
Each day I must face another trial, one more test.

©Mztjo

Wife

He walks into the bedroom
And looks her in the eyes
"Where have you been all evening honey?"
"At mothers she replies."

"I thought I must have told you,
to be home by eight- fifteen!"
And then proceeds to beat her
Ignoring, as she screams.

And later on that evening
He holds her oh so tight.
He whispers his apologies
And kisses her goodnight.

The beatings have been frequent
But still could be much worse,
She keeps a bottle of self-denial
Hidden in her purse.

When her friends inquire of her
She says she "just fell down."
They know that she has lied to them
Though they never make a sound.

And when alone and thinking
"Why couldn't I just leave?"
These things are easier said then done
And so much harder to believe.

"I know my husband loves me
There's a roof over my head."
"These beatings, I can take them
At least I am not dead."

"Where would I be going
this man, he is my life."
"In the end, I couldn't really blame him
For I'm not the perfect wife."

Fortress Of Solitude

This hurt it cannot touch me
Though it's closer to my core
This pain it cannot move me
Like it has some times before

I am stronger than mere mortals
I am changing from sheer will
I can even stop myself from crying
If I keep my memory still

I'd like to think resilient
I have to feel restraint
I'd love to know repression
When lonely was nothing more than faint

So I pretend that I'm empowered
That I present some fortitude
And I lock myself away again
In this fortress of solitude

Forward To And The Rain Falls

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