The earth shakes, bellows, lurches,
opens beneath her feet.
Leaving her cold, she falls.
Leaving her numb, she falls.
extends a hand.
Slowly, she rises from the darkness into her new found light.
© 2008 Jessica-Thoughtful Reflections
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8 comments:
Nice poem!
Love, Farnsworth (Dad)
lol! Thanks! :)
Jessica that poem is awesome... I love it :)
Lovely poem! And I hope you get your dream job!
Oh, this is very good. I love poetry and love imaging what inspired the writer.
Dawn,
Thank you! :)
Joe,
Thanks and welcome. Come back anytime.
Barbara,
Thanks. :) Your question about poetry, the other day, got me thinking about writing.
I found your blog via "That's My Answer" and I think you did a great job with your poem "The Earth Shakes".
Welcome Shannon! :) Thanks for the nice words. Come back anytime!
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