Cliff

Your madness doesn't scare me-

I am of eons and of rocks which

will stand forever steady

You may kiss my skin with your

rabid foam, vomit me words

of all your disparities, you

only will sharpen me,

and tickle me.

(and I am laughing)

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

Love the metaphor here Lynn, how cliffs put up with that constant caress, the tickler, that timed massage. Who in their right mind would say no!!!lol. Its just madness!!

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:) you always make me smile Andrew. Thank you!

[Wondering Mind]

Strong, deep metaphor here. I suppose the 'tickles' become our beloved beach sands.

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Thank you so much Wondering :)

[softlyfall]

I first read this, began to read it, as a sort of anahata universal love declaration of earth/God/life for broken or flawed humanity. Then in the middle I caught on that it is a catharsis and sardonic declaration of your personal strength in the wake of a caustic and toxic relationship. By the last line, I was certain of that.
So, I started over.
Oddly, though, the first three lines remained in my heart as life accepting us/me the way I am. My mind is as renegade as they come.
Unreal how powerful and intense these words are no matter how many ties I read them. Whatever is your catalyst and inspiration, you were meant to write, that much is clear.

[J]

now THIS is a victory march! makes me want to jump up and wave a flag. your personification is stunningly powerful, effective, creative. killer last line. he is surely withering like a deflated balloon. brava!

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Thank you, my dear :) I wrote this after kayaking Lake Superior at Pictured Rock. The cliffs spoke to me

[J]

lake superior? you from MN? i was born in duluth -- beautiful beautiful country. explains why i leave my bedroom window cracked all winter -- yup we get bloody cold 'n snow up here.

rereading your poem knowing your inspiration .... tis genius!

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No I'm from Ohio, but I go up in the UP often because I love it there. It's spiritual, all the trees and water everywhere. I am in love with Lake Superior, we have a relationship...laughing. I was a stones throw away from Duluth up in the Porcupine Mnts there in Michigan though :)

[J]

oooohhhhhhh -- hey i believe it! i have memories as a toddler of my dad sitting me on the wall of a levy going out to a lighthouse to watch the ore boats come in. i screamed my head off fearing i would fall into that dark, black bottomless water. but i was only 3 or so. lol. i've taken my kids up there to Split Rock Lighthouse, my son fished the lake ...... it's magical. never been to the UP, sadly, but can imagine its glory. i'm enamored of water and forests, of course. who isn't? and l.o.v.e. the cold!

[SkinlessFrank]

Oh the UP. And to disappear up from the rocky North Shore of Superior into embrace of the endless boreal forest.

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I love winter too. Cold doesn't bother me as long as the wind chill is tolerable :) I love all the seasons actually. Hi SF :) I have spent a lot of time loving Lake Superior. My aunt has a cabin up there in Hiawatha National forest on a lake called Dana. The air smells like pine there. I love it so much

[David Scott]

The waves crash upon you...
Young maidens fall in despair...
Ships fail to pass you.
You decide the fate of wars and nations.
Sun sets and rises on the definition of your edge.
Yes indeed, you are most assuredly a "cliff".
I really enjoyed your concept! 😀
Forgive my exuberance by joining in on the idea. I loved this!

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David, I am honored by your exuberance :) thank you so much, my friend

[David Scott]

Ha... sorry. I forget myself at times.
I just posted "Her Song". About the waterfall... Hope you enjoy it.

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I enjoyed it very much, my friend :)

[-Scribe in Style-]

Love it!
Wonderfully penned!
A

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Tahk you so much !

[SkinlessFrank]

bravo and yes, there is a part of all of us that craves madness

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Thank you again, Frank :)

[~]

Oh the will to stand and never recognize resignation. You go girl!!
xx

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Thank you skittlesness :)