flood

By purr_verse


in my midsummer,
not the sky's cerulean silverblue shine
nor the blazingwild fury of the sun
nor the heat, this heat, this Endless heat
can stop the rain.

this monsoon season
reigns constant
humidheavy
and .h.o.t...

crimson hells and cobalt heavens
in united downpour
stain my soul
royal purple.

i carry a parasol heart:
it looks like a shelter
but it doesn't protect me.
















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Copyright 2004 Natalie Mills Lyndon
Published on Sunday, February 8, 2004.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: that is beautiful

  • TheBardOfBlasphemy On Friday, July 29, 2005, TheBardOfBlasphemy (357)By person wrote:

    oh my, amazing, so beautifully written. you have a true talent and it is meant for this place.

  • NikesRain On Wednesday, June 30, 2004, NikesRain (1240)By person wrote:

    painted with such exquisite hues, engaging and sultry....fell into this gladly.

  • A former member wrote: 'nor the heat, this heat, this Endless heat can stop the rain...' And i continue to drown...keep raining; there is never enough of your flood. Always beautiful; always ... wet.

  • hate_doll On Saturday, April 3, 2004, hate_doll (263)By person wrote:

    your writing reminds me of e.e. cummings, probably for no other reason than that you are of equal talent, both absolutely genius :)

  • dp_whipping_girl On Tuesday, December 6, 2005, dp_whipping_girl (234)By person wrote:

    hate_doll I have to agree, despite purr having her own flavor, the analogy to cummings is accurate. they both master words in ways i can only dream about. :) leaves me in awe

  • purr_verse On Saturday, April 3, 2004, purr_verse (1052)By person wrote:

    *gasps in astonishment* oh my gods. thank you; i'm quite stunned...

  • girlafraid On Saturday, April 3, 2004, girlafraid (479)By person wrote:

    i carry a parasol heart: it looks like a shelter but it doesn't protect me. when i read these lines...I actualy breathed the words "oh my god"...this touches me like you cannot imagine...*afraid*

  • sulkylime On Saturday, April 3, 2004, sulkylime (191)By person wrote:

    after reading this, strangely, for me.. i found myself yearning for the rain.. a downpour to stain me, sweep me away ( i hope that doesn't offend you .. mm i'm paranoid)

  • purr_verse On Saturday, April 3, 2004, purr_verse (1052)By person wrote:

    offended is the last thing i could be... thank you. *smiles* no paranoia necessary.

  • Lynaes On Sunday, February 29, 2004, Lynaes (854)By person wrote:

    Beautiful words, beautiful imagery and an all round stunning piece. ~L

  • Mistress Morbid On Saturday, February 28, 2004, Mistress Morbid (405)By person wrote:

    The feeling i get is so powerful. Im definatly moved by this.

  • A former member wrote: I think you are the best writer on this site. Your poems are so descriptive and emotional. I'm glad ur here! how long u been writing?

  • A former member wrote: *hesitates* well, there's some superlative talent nipping at your heels, and it's a subjective issue certainly, but i'm inclined to agree. oh...i think i promised to stop babbling praises... ah.. that'll be anytime now...

  • Midnight Phoenix On Tuesday, February 17, 2004, Midnight Phoenix (240)By person wrote:

    Solid finish. Also a very eye catching piece that was visually entertaining to read.

  • A former member wrote: wow i like your style awesome thanks for commenting on my newest work.

  • A former member wrote: 'not the sky's cerulean silverblue shine nor the blazingwild fury of the sun' Dark, azure, beautiful...blazingwild.; another lovely composition painted by a master of 'crimson hells and cobalt heavens'

  • A former member wrote: if i could be a 'monsoon season', your heart would be protected by an umbrella the size of heaven...the rains would soften, and, thus, the parasols would be more than just pretty ornates...

  • purr_verse On Friday, February 13, 2004, purr_verse (1052)By person wrote:

    *ohh...* this is just absolutely beautiful...thank you... i'm heartstruck.

  • knightmirror On Tuesday, February 10, 2004, knightmirror (426)By person wrote:

    *clapping hands and left speechless"

  • capt_funguy On Monday, February 9, 2004, capt_funguy (777)By person wrote:

    so strange , we're having the coldest winter in 27 years ... it's like that perfect twilight zone episode - i'd trade places with you , just to escape the bonechill - great piece - funguy

  • Spiritus_Frumenti On Monday, February 9, 2004, Spiritus_Frumenti (340)By person wrote:

    such a strong and short piece...pure emotion...-l-

  • birdwell On Monday, February 9, 2004, birdwell (138)By person wrote:

    i was watching the waters coursing on the news, and hoping somehow you, and fox were not affected. this beautiful poem saddens me as well. ~db~

  • flying_fox On Monday, February 9, 2004, flying_fox (571)By person wrote:

    beautifully expressed as always... last stanza made me cry. i will prtoect you as much as I can always. love you xxxx

  • A former member wrote: you are most sweet... bak unbnd

  • Six-Out On Sunday, February 8, 2004, Six-Out (1423)By person wrote:

    Jane said it. Great imagery here. The set up, and all. Left me feeling helpless for some reason. Great write Purr.

  • cre On Sunday, February 8, 2004, cre (410)By person wrote:

    I love the image you create and the feelings this evokes . . I can feel the rain and the heat . . and the ending is so perfectly direct. I very much enjoyed this, nice job.


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