Thumb-thumb
against the windows
first slowly, teasing the glass like a lover
wanting to enter
and then a monsoon appears
orgasmic gestures of passion
fall harder and deeper onto the earth.
A surge of electricity
brings the drops
in a barrage of erratic signs
cleaning the ground
leaving me empty of sleep tonight.
can I say that I love this one too or are you going to swat me away again?
Nope. I will own the “like.”. Thank you. š
Beautiful, Millie!
Thank you! I appreciate your comment.
I love this! Makes me see rain in a much nicer way than I normally do! Thanks!
You enjoy the moments as well sweet friend.
Thank YOU!
These words really stirred my soul MIllie ~ passion at its best!! x
Robyn, many thanks coming from your beautiful soul.
You write so beautifully. I see the words and feel them. I am grateful.
Awwww. Thank you for your constant support. Much love and light.
Nice… I love the contrast between the beginning of the poem and the ending – from movement to stillness and peace and yet a restlessness.
Thank you for such a beautiful comment.
lovely image
thank you!
HI MIllie ! here is some love from me! http://wp.me/1Zs7k
My sweet friend thank you. Thank you for being my illumination day after day with your words. I am humbled by the award. Much love.
HI MIllie ! here is some love from me! http://wp.me/1Zs7k
Wow, that’s one of the most sensual descriptions of weather I’ve ever read. You’d be a hit as a meteorologist. š
You are funny!
The image “empty of sleep” is spot on!
Thanks. How are you dear lady? It has been a while! Much love to you.
Thanks so much. I am well. The holidays and the New Town shootings pulled my heart from my writing. My memoir is about my time working with emotionally disturbed young people, one of whom murdered my friend, another who assaulted and harassed me. I’m working to find where my story fits in the national debate on guns. I’ve lived with them and loved living without them… I intend to find a place for that voice and work. Glad to be back. Glad to connect to your inner piece and working toward that here!
I can understand how emotionally draining all that is. Having raised children with mental illnesses is exhausting. My son just left home and the guilt I feel at times for feeling peace is horrible. My youngest daughter and I have found serenity for once and even though I miss him i cannot express the safety i feel now. My thoughts go out to you. That shooting in CT brought emotions too close for comfort. I look forward to reading your story.
Bless you Millie. I loved the students I worked with. But their mental-health conditions left them conscious-less. It was many years ago for me, so I feel safe and yet, I don’t when I talk about my mixed emotions about guns and mental health issues in this country. But, slowly, slowly we will get there. I’m glad to be back out and thinking about this in a written forum again. Bless you friend.
You will heal you and others through your words. I hope to one day write a book about adopted children and their mental disorders. Their stories need voice. But I am still trying to heal from the horror of years. Now in a peaceful place I can reflect. I’m here for you!
Your book will be amazing and a balm to others. I know a woman who went to work in mental health care nursing after bonding with the careworkers who helped her with her adopted son’s issues. At 70 she still works. Amazing. You are as well amazing!
I thank you. Those with mental illness are indeed a blessing. They teach us to see life thru a different lens. And sometimes that makes a world of difference. Now, start writing, woman!
oops – i meant inner peace…
We’re looking to use poetry more often in our work through our posts. As you always demonstrate, it is an especially well adapted form for expressing themes like this. Thank you as always for the beautiful writing!
Thank you for the kindness and support. Love your site.
Thanks!
Your site is beautiful! It’s well thought out, and I love your bio! We’re a new blog with a somewhat similar past to yours, as it turns out. Any advice?
You site is very lovely. Stick with it…post often. Open up a page in Facebook and Pinterest…and whatever social media you can get. You will do great. I haven’t put time as much as I wanted to. I have used this blog as a means to express things, not make money. I do have another site that I write stories about folks from all walks of life. That one I plan on moving along this year. If there is anything I can suggest is to write for you. Don’t write for an audience. Write what you like and others will enjoy it. Write from the heart and pour yourself into your compositions. That’s where the magic lies. Best wishes and if you do set up a FB please let me know. Mucho love.