From Choke to Storm
By
Lisa A.Williams
Held back
by the choke-
The voice
which was hers,
so lost in the storm
words forgotten
buried deep.
Branded by memory-
all those things
which made up a lilfe.
Feeling the thunder
her world trembled,
an avalanche threatening
to bury her beneath.
She would feel the choke,
be lost in the storm again
but
the sky would clear,
the rains would cease.
She would raise her voice
and sing
her own song,
so long in the making.
I like very much the strength in this poem, Lisa. Despite all obstacles, she claims her voice and rises above!
ReplyDelete(Please consider getting rid of word verification. It truly is a real pain for those who wish to comment. Thank you.)
Thanks Mary! I think your suggestion about getting rid of the word verification is a good one, very distracting.
DeleteOnce choked, one remembers forever. But this one, she learns enough to move on, grow, become more. You do the topic justice.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim!
DeleteHer voice, even raw from being stifled, sounds out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThanks Libby.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo :) I connect so well with your poetry Lisa. Love this. Keep singing--I'm all ears.
ReplyDeleteSo appreciate your comments Jennifer. I admire your work so much. You are a true inspiration.
DeleteA song of hope.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
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