EYE OF THE STORM
Twenty to midnight
Listening to the rain
Ears become attuned
Of what passes for silence
The snapping of a twig
A crushing of leaves
The rustling of branches
Nothing goes unheard
The sound of waiting
Reprieve in leaves and branches
Exhaustion in drowned earth
Disturbance of air
The room in darkness
Wild beating of my heart
I rose
And felt alive
©AmandavdL 2010
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
July 24, 2010 at 7:44 am
Woooooowwww .. that was dark and chilling, and very different from your other writings..
But AWESOME nevertheless! Nights/rains/storms .. these seem to have some sort of a mystical effect on us..don’t they? They bring out certain aspects to our natures that don’t always surface..
This was LOVELY !!! (got gossebumps reading it!)
Way to go, Amanda!!
Cheers! To feeling alive!! 🙂
July 24, 2010 at 7:52 am
Thanks girlfriend, I have sooooo much catching up to do, have millions of new posts to read, missed all of you!! Is that what they call addiction!!?? If it is, I am a lost soul 🙂
Congrats on the award you awesome girl…everyone loves you so very much, your sunny nature is infectious!!! And I am right up there with all of them. Lovies you oxox
July 24, 2010 at 8:47 am
oh..you busy lady! You really have a lot of catchin’ up to do! Loadsa fabulous posted recently by some amazing poets!! Loads and loads.
I read so many that I forgot to write one myself! pheeww 🙂
July 24, 2010 at 4:41 pm
You rock girlfriend and are loved by so many!! Not even close to reading them all…wish there were more hours in a day!! Tomorrow is Sunday and I’ll try to spend as much time here as I can.. Lotsa love xx
July 24, 2010 at 7:50 am
I love a storm. I would never want to see anyone hurt, of course. There is just something awesome about a storm. I like the way the tension builds. Great poem.
July 24, 2010 at 8:22 am
Storms are fascinating but sometimes a bit scary too. We had one of those nasty ones last night…and needless to say….a poem had to be written 🙂 🙂 🙂 Have a fabulous weekend my dear friend x
July 24, 2010 at 8:40 am
I also feel alive in a storm. You have to be ready to see whatever it brings. Beauty or tragedy. Nice one. Oh, try to get some rest now and then. 🙂
July 24, 2010 at 4:36 pm
The weather affects me greatly, for one, I am not a big winter person and go into hibernation mode but at the same time, winter is so inviting…warm and cosy!! But I’ll change places with you anytime …beautiful summer 🙂 Hmmmm xxx
July 25, 2010 at 9:18 am
CA AWAITS YOU WITH A SMILE. 🙂
July 25, 2010 at 10:15 am
Right back at you girlfriend..:) 🙂 🙂
July 24, 2010 at 8:42 am
Love the lightning picture… it is thundering and lightning and raining here right now. Sorry you were frightened in the storm…they do pass…we have a tropical storm brewing. I’ve been through my share of Hurricanes…not a lot of fun…very frightening at times. Hope the sun is shining there today. Heartspell
July 24, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Had the mother of all storms here last night…that encouraged this poem and could not go to bed before I had written this!! Today is a gorgeous sunny day…no sign of storm (or is the storms more in our minds at times LOL)?? Never had the experience of a Hurricane and cannot even imagine what that would be like!! Thanks for your always invaluable comments my friend x
July 24, 2010 at 8:45 am
Your words have so eloquently captured the feeling of energy and anticipation that accompanies a storms eye. I find myself waiting for the roll of thunder and the flash of lightening!
July 24, 2010 at 4:40 pm
I thank you immensely for your always kind words Cindy…they are invaluable to me xx
July 24, 2010 at 9:07 am
very musical and beautiful sound poem…
I hear the t-storm…
BEST!
😉
July 24, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Thanks Ji, I feel so guilty, been busy for more than a day…is that what we call addiction???? LOL…have a great weekend dear Jingle x
July 24, 2010 at 9:14 am
wonderfully written..
you are my fav bloggers..
July 24, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Ahh…blush blush….I appreciate this and your continued support immensely….have a wonderful weekend my friend x
July 24, 2010 at 9:34 am
I felt a meditative peace while reading this, and read it again, and each time I read it, I feel that same peace I feel when I’m attuned to my darkened room.
Subtly powerful writing!
July 24, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Awww, this touched my heart so much!! I thank you so very much for your kind words and encouragement. It really means so much. Have a wonderful weekend my dear friend xx
July 24, 2010 at 9:40 am
Amanda – this – all of it – was goose-bump good. The words: the sound of waiting and reprieve in leaves, gave me that feeling, that knowing the eye of the storm was above and more soon to come – the expectancy; ooh, it was lovely!
Just as powerful were the incredible photos of African skies… Are these your pictures? Did you take them? I can’t imagine a place with a sky so big and so orange, where silhouettes claim the shapes of tree, animal and human and pull the deep coloured streaks down, like a silk-screened canvas that covers the sun.
July 24, 2010 at 4:57 pm
I truly appreciate your wonderful comment and thank you so very much for your always continued encouragement!! This is not my pictures but I am so very much familiar with the African red skies as I grew up there. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a sunrise next to a waterhole in a park filled with wild animals and truly food for my soul. I go back there on a yearly basis just to recoop!! It really is amazing and I will encourage everyone to see it! I wish you the best weekend my friend and thanks again for being here. Lots of love ~ Amanda
July 24, 2010 at 11:48 am
So beautiful and powerful! Great poem, I think it is one of your best I have read so far.
July 24, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Wow…what a wonderful comment and am so very happy you liked it!! Your continued support and comments make me smile and so very happy!! Have a fantastic weekend my friend ~ Amanda x
July 24, 2010 at 12:45 pm
The sound of waiting…fabulous! Storms can be both unnerving and yet calming to some degree…for me, it depends on both it’s intensity and my mood. I love this.
July 24, 2010 at 5:09 pm
I missed you girlfriend and am so happy to see you’re back!! I love what you said…and true…lots to do with my mood too!! Hope you had a wonderful time 🙂 Hugs x
July 24, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Excellent piece of poetry, Amanda! Something visceral about it…with a score added it could be a scene from a thriller movie. Very well done, Bravo! You get better every day. I’m damn proud of you, if I may say.
Red Rocks!
Cowboy
July 25, 2010 at 10:24 am
Blush blush…and she hides her head!! I am totally flattered and you should know by now that I value your support and comments immensely. Thanks a bunch for all those kind words Cowboy ~ Hugs oxo
July 24, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Jy toor met jou woorde.
Exquisite writing, very evocative, well done.
July 24, 2010 at 5:13 pm
I appreciate this, especially your dedication and invaluable visits. Soentjie vir puppy xxx
July 24, 2010 at 3:59 pm
whoa!
This was like a chilling page from a dark life. Who was resurrected!!!??? The picture just added to the effect.
Great one Amanda!
July 24, 2010 at 5:14 pm
LOL, I was!!!! Woke up from the storm and started writing!! Crazy what storms do to me:) 🙂 🙂 Thanks for being here my friend and have a FAB weekend!!!! x
July 24, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Hmmm i wonder why my comment got cut off in the front :O,
anyways i was actually saying that i hate the storm personally as i tend to jump around the house and my family thought I was crazy but this is a great poem and thank for sharing , I hope I can conquer my fear one day without people thinking I am crazy XD
July 25, 2010 at 9:36 am
I am not crazy about storms either…I hope you conquer your fear also. Thanks so much for being here, I truly aprreciate it! ~ Hugs x
July 24, 2010 at 9:24 pm
gr8……. this is marvellous……. u give your words an apparent look
July 25, 2010 at 9:39 am
Thanks…your comments and continued encouragement warms my heat! Now have a great weekend ~ Hugs x
July 24, 2010 at 10:37 pm
divine…..felt alive with blissful rain……
breath in…..love…
breath out …..happiness…
true ends of life…….
alive….breath to breath..
bless you ……
July 25, 2010 at 9:39 am
Aww…that was mystical and so beautiful. I thank you immensely for your kindest words. Have a wonderful weekend ~ Hugs x
July 24, 2010 at 11:07 pm
I LOVE storms- they are one of nature’s greatest shows! 🙂
And love the poem Amanda; dark, mysterious and totally gripping! Its too bad that it’s summer, your poem made me wish I could hear the thunder and smell the earth after rain…
July 25, 2010 at 9:45 am
It is winter here in Australia Lua, I am not a winter person but also love the smell of the earth after rain. Thanks for your continued support…It warms my heart ~ Hugs x
July 24, 2010 at 11:13 pm
amanda that’s lovelyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
July 25, 2010 at 9:46 am
Thanks as always and hope you have a great weekend ~ x
July 24, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Neat poem and great graphic. Do you live on the computer? LOL
I love the last couple of lines.
July 25, 2010 at 9:47 am
LOL…sometimes it feels like I do…not enough hours in the day to do all. Thanks and have a good weekend ~ Mwah x
July 25, 2010 at 12:26 am
watte poem 🙂
awesome write 😀
July 25, 2010 at 9:50 am
You are so sweet and look forward to your visit every time. Have a great weekend ~ x
July 25, 2010 at 12:27 am
Cool poem and graphic, Amanda. Like how you describe the sounds of waiting.
cheers
July 25, 2010 at 9:53 am
Having you visit always makes me very happy and I apprecate your continued encouragement and invaluable comments immensely Adam. Have a wonderful weekend my friend ~ A
July 25, 2010 at 12:30 am
wow excellent poem and graphic xxx
July 25, 2010 at 9:54 am
Thanks so much for being here and your kind comments. I appreciate it so very much. Have a wonderful weekend. x
July 25, 2010 at 12:40 am
divine……your blog is a creative enlightenment…….you are on my blogroll….good inspirations…..thanks…..
love all…
July 25, 2010 at 10:01 am
I am honored that you have added me on your blogroll…I have done the same. Thanks for your continued support ~ Hugs x
July 25, 2010 at 2:13 am
Creepy, creepy good and so nice.. At some point I wanted to close my eyes and hear it being read out loud, beautiful.
July 25, 2010 at 10:03 am
Aww…that is so lovely and I appreciate your visit and comments immensely. Thanks so very much. Have a wonderful weekend x
July 25, 2010 at 4:10 am
Even though i don’t like thunder but I am coming back as your poems really got me on 🙂 and i loved them totally~ Thank for sharing and I am back to present this to you 😛
Here is a reward for you;D
http://riikainfinityy.com/2010/07/25/one-lovely-blog-award/
July 25, 2010 at 10:04 am
I am smiling from ear to ear…thanks so very much my friend…I truly appreciate it…your visits and continued support warms my heart. Have a fabulous weekend ~ Hugs x
July 25, 2010 at 4:26 am
Wow – this is amazing!! It makes me feel SOoooo alive!! You are such a great poet. Have a great weekend. Chloe 🙂 xx
July 25, 2010 at 10:07 am
Sweet, thanks Chloe….you always make me smile and it’s making me very happy when I see you here. Have a great weekend ~ Mwahx
July 25, 2010 at 7:41 am
Wow! I love the lightening and the music! Your poem is superb!
I loved the entire poem; this stands out for me;
“Listening to the rain
Ears become attuned
Of what passes for silence”
Gerardine
July 25, 2010 at 10:08 am
Thanks so much Gerardine, I am happy you liked the poem…thanks a bunch for all of those kind words. ~ Hugs
July 25, 2010 at 2:20 pm
This was awesome. Could feel the chill in the air… and electricity in the air…
I actually LOVE a good thunderstorm… they bring back good memories for me. I wrote about them myself a while back if you’re interested – http://poemsbysam.wordpress.com/2009/08/16/heavenly-strikes-haiku/
Thanks and take care. =)
July 25, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Thanks so much Sam…just been to yours…awesome. Thanks for your invaluable comments my friend xxx
July 25, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Oh my, yes! Storms are alive and enlivening . . . well structured and evocative poem. I like it a lot, Amanda. Also, keep meaning to tell you that I love the music selections you choose to complement each post. They always seem quite perfect. Thank you!
July 26, 2010 at 7:45 am
I have to tell you that it’s a mission to get the right song to match whatever I write!! (sometimes takes more time than the actual poem lol) Thanks so much my friend xx
July 25, 2010 at 5:11 pm
simply awesome. the last line made it so very perfect 🙂
July 26, 2010 at 7:48 am
Thank Trisha, I am glad you liked this poem. Hope you have a wonderful Sunday 🙂
July 26, 2010 at 12:33 am
This all, getting “alive” feeling from even the simplest things simply makes me awe! very lovely write.
Thanks for sharing!
July 26, 2010 at 8:07 am
Thanks so much for being here, I really appreciate it ~ Hugs x
July 26, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Pleasure is mine! ((HUGS))
July 27, 2010 at 7:14 am
Hugs right back at you 🙂
July 26, 2010 at 2:12 am
I love this poem…it reminds me of so many nights awake lying in bed…
July 26, 2010 at 8:11 am
Aww…thanks so much Kelly, so very happy you liked it and makes me even more happy to see you here. Have a happy Sunday !! Hugs x