Protection Poem by Barry Middleton
Protection
protect me from the wind
that lately threatens death
protect me from despair
the trees are blasted bare
the coldest rain has come
to paint the shadows black
and I cannot turn back
nor find the winter sun
nor shelter from the storm
a dark and ghostly form
as freighting as the night
is looming on the breeze
it brings me to my knees
to chant a final plea
protect me from despair
the trees are blasted bare
I seek the winter sun
my work is not yet done
Such a heartfelt prayer for protection. There is a lot in this world that is dark n frightening. You have beautifully alluded to things that mankind seeks shelter from. But they r a reality, we must admit. A huge 10.
Thanks Nosheen. It seems like hardly anything on the websites working. I thought I already repplied to your comment; If so, thanks again.
Thanks Nosheen. I think we all could use sone protection these days.
Thank you for the comment and praise. I always feel if a poem is from the heart it will turn out well.
I would guess this is the poem you alluded to earlier that you'be been working on. I like the way you rhymed the ending and beginning of each stanza. It added an interesting cadence to the writing. This poem was not a pretty lyrical, but rhythmic and pleading. The speaker is praying or reciting a sort of incantation to the form 'as freighting as the night.' The line 'the trees are blasted bare.' speaks volumes and has great image attached to it. Love the word choice blasted. Well written insight into the speaker's desire for more time and protection.
Actually it was yesterday's poem that I mentioned. But I do try to write emotional poetry and I sort of invented this form because I found the cadence worked well for me. I'm sure others have probably done similar patterns but I can't recall reading anything with this form. Thanks as always for the comments.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Yet another lovely write here Barry and the visuals in the minds eye as reading long, wonderful. Annette
Thanks Annette. I appreciate the appreciation.