Purged

Parting of the clouds.

Purged

Sometimes I freeze;

simply become stuck.

Unable to do anything

or make a decision.

In those moments

there is panic

for that is simply

alien to me.

I've always been

unafraid to choose

which path to take.

Tonight a light summer shower

brought much needed rain

to my garden

and in that brief cleansing,

in that moment of quenching

as the day cooled,

I found myself again.

 

17/06/15

Author's Note

Reviews

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

It's not unusual for us to find ourselves our retrieve ourselves again in the arms of natural beauty. There's something mystical and magical about it. Gorgeous poem!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed Nadia, I just wish it were easy to find.

[sereenaoutloud]

WOW this is stunning, the rain pouring down in the background is a beautiful artistic effect! Loved it!
Love this John :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much Sereena.

[fattycbreezy52]

Wow....it's the most relatable writeup.I guess for all of us.Sometimes we are incapable of taking some decisions and everything is just muddled up.Yet,when again we come under the influence of a powerful stimulus,no matter even small or trivial,we are united with our own self.That's a happy reunion,ending on a note of self which is very important:)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Exactly so FBC. Many thanks.

[R Smith]

i guess there are those times when indecision takes over but as you say we can settle ourselves again, just take time to breathe and think, good writing John :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Richard.

[AaronFreitas]

Awesome words... I love it. The sense of feeling stuck and not in control and then regaining that sense of self... god words I enjoyed :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Aaron, you are kind!

[andrew mitchell]

Love the sound of rain John And you captured every last drop so well in a poem written so well, typical of your excellent style!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

It is rather relaxing, like most running water I find. Many thank yous Andrew.

[Willard Wells]

Been there, done that. Very nice work John. I could smell the rain as it filled the air.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

It was lovely and real. Thank Willard.

[Anél De Meyer]

I really really liked this a lot. So little words, so much power. Very raw and emotive. I fell right into this. I love how the sounds make this a whole sensory experience.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you very much. I am pleased you enjoyed it.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, the rain can cleanse the soul and put things into perspective, no doubt of that. I do have a couple edits in this one, John. Line 9, it should be "I've always been" and in Line 13, it should be "much needed rain". I think you typed it so quickly, you just let emotions take over. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed Lydi and thank you for picking up my gaffs!

[Relic]

~There certainly seems to be something spiritual about the steady rhythm of a good rain storm. It is the music of meditation. You've expressed your words well.~

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thanks.