Ninth Poetry Post: Shelter
STORM SEEKER Challenging herself against the wind, She knew she’d face the next bend, On a rough road or sea, What would the next challenge be! She’d take it, Handle every bit! Just for the chance to be free! No cloud of doubt, Would keep her without, No raging river, Would make her quiver, Every mountain incline, Would be climbed in time, On all fronts, she’d deliver! It could snow on her head, She’d overcome every dread, Life could pour all its rain, Bring her every pain, Toss her a twister, She’d save herself and her sister! She’d emerge a victor, not much of a strain! But when life threw her one final curve, It hit too sensitive a nerve, It was too strong and a nasty pelt, Striking hard with an unseen belt, The warrior she was couldn’t stand, She fell to her knees to understand, It was then her heart knew how to melt! Humbled, She mumbled, Her reply, Caught her shy! She ...