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In the hands of God

If the day
contemplated a year
then,
I have lived lifetimes
in an hour.

if a moment
could have moulded me,
it was this one

when our atoms danced
at first contact,
in the static
and uncomfortable,
I felt a rub that said
'stand sharp'

I watched the blue
of your eyes
cloud with a storm,
and your fingers twitched

I unfolded my wings,
burnt, torn and scarred,
and with the balm
of your palms

my wings were bandaged
soothed
healed

now I soar
as you watch

and,as I fly
the tempest
in your eyes spreads,

I ride the lightning
embraced in a thunderclap

— Seren, Dec 28, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Beyond the Black Stump..Australia, AUS

Favorite Poets: Pablo Neruda, P.K.Page, W.H.Auden, to many and various to include them all ...

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Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 5 months ago

Oh WOW a thunderclap

This is beyond commenting, it is you soaring above in the blue heavens as we watch from below, breathless and admiring the sheer beauty of your flight, if there be such a God, then he it was that gave you those mended wings, and will keep on doing so, long may you decorate the skies of our minds with your lovely poems dearest Jayne. A beautiful song I sing to you in my mind, this is special, and so are you, Ann.
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dearest Ann

this was another attempt to thank my darlin ... every single one of these is for him... inspired and cherished by him I cant give enough back to him and your comment made it worth it biggest smiles love and mountains of hugs Jayne-Chloe x x
L

lyz

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Jayne

Much enjoyed and as I read this it was if I was narrating. It is really a well written fantasy ride. Glad to be a part of it. Love Lyz. XX
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dearest Lyz

This ones to Snake its about us and when we met... another try at telling him just how much hes done for me he can never know but I can try to show him love and mountains of hugs Jayne-Chloe x x x
L

lyz

16 years 5 months ago

Love, Mmmmmm!

and love the new pic if I haven't told you already. He knows you love him and you are sweet to let him know how much he does mean to you. Just beautiful. Love yas, lyz. XX
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

hahahah not the new one I

hahahah not the new one I got up now I bet ya lol its me again thanks for the comment hun ever trying to tell him in my poetic way love and mountains of hugs Jayne x x
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 5 months ago

(((((((((Snake)))))))) I

(((((((((Snake)))))))) I love you especially for loving JC enough to prove to her how lovable she is. Funny how that works. (((((((((Jayne)))))))) A befitting love poem of thanks to Snake. Mum
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

((((((((((((((((((((mum))))))

((((((((((((((((((((mum)))))))))))))))) from Jayne and Snake thank you for 'seeing' btw have I told you we love you to bits lol
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 5 months ago

I really liked....

...your imagery, which was so very eloquently described. Oh ! But, there's two "r's", in scarred. Otherwise, bloody-right, nice job ! "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Ahhhhh thank you dear Doc

Ahhhhh thank you dear Doc ... I will fix that now lol and ya know whats funny i did spellcheck ... go figure glad you liked this one (huggles) and thanks for the visit love and hugs Jayne x x
M

magics02

16 years 5 months ago

Beautiful

Seren Just three words on this for you. Beautiful as yourself. magics02
O

orgami

16 years 5 months ago

hmmmm

poetry with verve and flash Beautiful Pic seren crop balance tone like this poem beautiful uhh what I mean is that its well Beautiful and powerful Okay I have to go now Thank You !!!!!!!!!!
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Steven

thanks for your comment glad you liked the pic I have trouble loading my pics and getting them to crop properly would like to have my whole face but thats all I could fit in lol the little rectangle box woouldnt play the game with me .. that was one taken last night at some ungodly hour of this morning and I am glad you liked the poem too big smile love and huggles Jayne x x x
Geezer

Geezer

16 years 5 months ago

You have done it again...

You and the other ladies here, have inspired another poem, which I will write and post as soon as. Your devotion to the purpose of letting your mate know how much you adore him is so warming, that I have forgotten how cold it is outside. I am all warm and fuzzy inside! Likening his love for you as a thunder storm that lifts you on mended wings to soar as he watches is beautiful to say the least! May the new year find you soaring and gliding as never before. Happy New Year and Love and huggles, ~ Gee
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

I just seen you at your poem

I just seen you at your poem lol you must have been here while I was there lol (huggles) thanks so much I am glad its warming thats what its meant to do ... god I think there is so many ways you can say you love someone in poetry LOL I may still be writing it when I am 90 but hey thats a lotta love poems LOL and they can be all and nothing and everything ... just love the man like showing him every now and then ,.. and this is my way love you for seeing that Gee love and mountains of hugs Jayne x x
Geezer

Geezer

16 years 5 months ago

I look forward to seeing...

How you do when you are ninety, Hope you are just as sexy, LOL and in love as you are now. I see it because it is so plain. Wish that everyone could find what we have found. I always knew that I would have what I have now. I am not sorry that I had to try it three times. {my three sons} Then too, it has given me such an appreciation for what I have now. I suspect that you will get to try many times to say how much you love your man, in many different ways. That means we will have that much more beautiful work from you. Long live Love! Higgest bugs and lotta love, ~ Gee
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Thanks so much for your

Thanks so much for your message Gee ... I am time constricted today sorry for the short comments love and hugs Jayne x x x
Bonitaj

Bonitaj

16 years 5 months ago

AH Chloe Jayne!

What a fitting tribute for me to use lines from on this day - my anniversary! THanks for the inspiration as ever! Best role model (nah! make that AVATAR model;) on Neopoet! Luv ya Boni
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

I am glad I could be of help

I am glad I could be of help Boni ... many more happy years I wish for you both and congratulations loev ya Jayne-Chloe x x
deelilah

deelilah

16 years 5 months ago

Wow

I just read all the comments: Great poem, great comments, great love story! Yours, Deelilah PS Yes, the pic is good. The crop looks as if you intended it. That's how the professionals do it.
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Deelilah

lol I ahve trouble getting my pictures in the little box I ahve resized but then the picture goes all wonky lol but its all good ... thanks for the comment thats a recent one my eyelashes are coming back so I decided to take a new picture thank you so much for your lovely comment going to have a read of your now lol love and hugs Jayne x x x HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!! ITS NEARLY HERE :D
WF

Worldwide Freeride

16 years 5 months ago

Holy Smoly!

I have one word for poems like this... A-W-E-Some! Time flows strangely when in such poigent moments... spinning at supersonic speed and then suddenly slowing down to seconds lasting hours. It makes the heart skip a beat and leaves you temporarily breathless... and then as you stated the proton and neutron become fused as an atom's nucleus and that electron spins around inadvertantly helping the flow of electrons through the system that seems to kick start the heart and lungs similtaneously until that levin unleashed... and the whole world turns to great the rolling thunder that ensues... You make everyone take notice of your skilled pen which is dipped in the ink of your heart and etched in love's blood here. Simply stunning! Dale :)
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Dale

You scared the crap outta me lol I had started writing a comment back to Deelilah and then all of sudden you were there !! you know you give the best comments ... I always leave after I ahve read one of yours with a smile on my face ... and you are soo perceptive ... seriously lol and that you (huggles) and much love Jayne btw HAPPY NEW YEAR :D write on dear man I will be round looking at yours shortly :)
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dearest Jess

when you have(as I know you have) reached the bottom of despair ... there is only one way up ... you cannot get any lower and we both know that like ,and others cannot imagine(sorry im drunk forgive me lol)our curse and our blessing ;) love you dear man love mountains of hugs Jayne-Chloe x x x x
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Seabhac

yup bloody brilliant will do me lol thanks for that darlin happy new year to you and yours hugz Jayne x x x
O

Orphani

16 years 5 months ago

Congratulations on finding

Congratulations on finding your voice, and the heart of your words. Cherish every blade of grass, and every moment that it grows. B This is the finest work that you have ever done ,and the finest poem I have ever read.It will hold the tears of your childrens children to all their generations, and may God bless you, and guide you in all you put your hand to do.
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Barry

I can only say thank you .. your comment touched my heart love and hugs Jayne and a very happy and prosperous new year