Awakened by the scent of angry winds…
her heart thrills in anticipation
Others flee
but not she
Instead…rising to
greet the hysterical storm below
Opening her wings
welcoming the screams
closing her eyes
as she’s lifted
by raging winds
to soar with grace
across bemused skies
© Vivian Zems
Dverse poets -Imagism
Smell The Coffee 
June 18, 2020 at 10:00 pm
that opening line gives real lift to the whole poem
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June 18, 2020 at 11:50 pm
Thanks Laura!
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June 18, 2020 at 10:09 pm
Such richness of place and moment, embracing the grace of a six foot wing span, and riding the thermals like a soul surfer.
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June 18, 2020 at 11:36 pm
My spirit animal….yes!!!
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June 18, 2020 at 10:26 pm
I love her guiding spirit ❤
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June 18, 2020 at 11:36 pm
Thanks Jade!
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June 19, 2020 at 12:28 am
You are welcome.
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June 19, 2020 at 1:43 am
😊
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June 18, 2020 at 11:32 pm
Your poem soars on freedom’s wings…enjoyed the song too!
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June 18, 2020 at 11:35 pm
Thanks Lynn!
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June 18, 2020 at 11:38 pm
My pleasure! The eagle’s fearless strength is inspiring.
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June 18, 2020 at 11:38 pm
Yes!!!
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June 19, 2020 at 12:46 am
Others flee but not she…. oh that is so strong and her song evidently
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June 19, 2020 at 1:42 am
Thank you! 🙏🏽
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June 19, 2020 at 12:46 am
A thrilling ride! Love the visceral feel in your imagery!
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June 19, 2020 at 1:41 am
Thanks Frank!
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June 19, 2020 at 2:28 am
kaykuala
as she’s lifted by raging winds
to soar with grace
For some, they are good at taking advantage of adverse situations to gain in the process!
Hank
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June 19, 2020 at 2:39 am
Hello Hank… indeed. I’m practicing this, myself 🙂 By the way, your book isn’t on amazon anymore….??
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June 19, 2020 at 6:31 am
I like the persistent perseverance of this soaring flight, despite the hysterical storms below.
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June 23, 2020 at 4:10 am
Thank you!
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June 19, 2020 at 6:36 am
It takes strength to trust that flight.
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June 19, 2020 at 7:30 am
That first line is so arresting!
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June 23, 2020 at 4:10 am
Thanks, Jane!
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June 19, 2020 at 3:23 pm
You’ve captured the moment perfectly. NIcely done!
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June 23, 2020 at 4:09 am
Thank you 🙂
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June 19, 2020 at 8:09 pm
Love it! The song came to mind immediately! Strength to rise above the turmoil is so important these days!
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June 23, 2020 at 4:09 am
Absolutely, Thanks Dwight!
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June 19, 2020 at 9:14 pm
Superb. Your economy of language fits the form very well while creating an image that draws us into the heart of the scene.
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June 23, 2020 at 4:08 am
Thank you, I’m honoured 🙂
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June 20, 2020 at 5:49 pm
At one with her world. (K)
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June 23, 2020 at 4:08 am
Thank you 🙂
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June 21, 2020 at 12:58 am
Powerful, fearless grace in this, Vivian. Good choice of music as well.
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June 23, 2020 at 4:07 am
Thanks, Sara!
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