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Sunday Whirl  #59
New Mexico Thunderstorm
At the edge of the desert
You stand at the beginning
As you look at the horizon
You recognize the glow
You have seen it before
You crouch as if
To see it more clearly
Lightening burst across the sky
The world is split around you
There is a crash of thunder
Again like a chisel
Splitting the world
On one side you are whole
On the other
Your heart is pierced
And yet still beats
You crumple to the desert floor
And realize you are
Bloody and bruised
You draw all of your strength
To stand again
To begin again
At the edge of the desert
A wildfire burns
Note: Today a wildfire still burns in the south, the largest in New Mexico history, started by lightening. Â The wind has it out of control. Â It is said, it can be seen from space.
annellannell 
A place of danger..electricity..fire..and most of all life..at the edge of the desert..(hope it is not too near to you however)..jae x
You captured this scene very vividly.
Thanks for your comment. Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
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The fire was on our news here in Canada. Dreadful. You used all the wordle words to great effect.
I hope they can get that fire under control.
Thanks for your comments. I am sorry for the wildlife, but I try to remember it is part of nature. Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
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Amazing imagery, depth in this, Annell. I do hope the wildfires subside soon!
Thank you Brenda, I also try to remember it is a part of nature… Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
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But for the fire, the storm imagery is stunning. I love what you’ve done here, Annell. It could be a rough year for us in Montana for fires this year. Last year was so wet, and now… Be safe. I’m envisioning safety for the critters and humans impacted by fire seasons.
Thanks for your comments. Me too! Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
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You’ve described the storm so vividly, Annell.
Thanks for your comments. Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
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I love fire. And I really love storms. But, even knowing this is a good and necessary part of nature’s cycle [to include us, when I think about it], I hope the fire doesn’t draw too close. The words fit so well.
One can feel the storm through your words. I love the closing lines: at the edge of the desert a wildfire burns. Such power in a wildfire – frightening yet rather awe-inspiring.
We have wild fires in common … fires on our high desert and in the pine forests are terrifying.
My friend, Linda’s address.
Linda Petri
1432 Dartmouth NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Thanks. I will send her a brochure and tell her about the show at the museum. Perhaps she already knows about it? It is not until Oct. Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
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Yes, and they linger in sadness in our hearts for a long, long time. Are you in Oregon? Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
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Annell, spent last evening at my sister’s in front of a bonfire, thinking of all the varied responses we have and own to fire: from freedom to fear. Your poem is a detailed story in vivid imagery. Loved the widlfire at the end, so much like creative fire. Be safe my friend,
Elizabeth
http://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/souls-music-ii/
Thanks so much for your comment. You are so right! Annell Livingston HC 74 Box 21860 El Prado, NM 87529
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A strong write, Annell, a powerful metaphor for the struggles of life. I pray the wildfire doesn’t get too close to you and that it is extinguished soon.
Amazing to think it can be seen from space. You do a good job of catching the flavour of it.
Strong one!
You have reminded me of a visit to the Grand Canyon, not quite a full desert. But we could see storms and lightening from the distance that never seemed to move one way or the other. Well wordled.
My verse is here:
http://julesgemsandstuff.blogspot.com/2012/06/whirl-59-freed-spirit.html
Well tuned view of a huge trauma.