Silence Between Storms



Enjoy the small things of life,
Noise doesn’t make time more precious.
It is the silence between storms
where your heart collects photos
of tender words, a first kiss, a child’s smile
that strenghten you for the ride on bitter
swells of circumstances determined
to see you drown.


  
 ©Susie Clevenger 2014

Izy at Real Toads has us googling for inspiration.

Invoking "the goog"

Comments

Kerry O'Connor said…
Oh, this is an excellent response to an intriguing prompt!
April 23, 2014 at 9:07 AM
Anonymous said…
Words of wisdom, very beautifully put!
April 23, 2014 at 9:23 AM
Lolamouse said…
This is beautiful! I especially love, " It is the silence between storms where your heart collects photos of tender words..."
April 23, 2014 at 10:59 AM
Susan said…
The contrasts surprise ... and heal themselves.
April 23, 2014 at 1:14 PM
Anonymous said…
wouldn't have known it was to prompt - well done, Susie ~
April 23, 2014 at 1:50 PM
Isadora Gruye said…
Wow Susie....I love what you did with your list. I am glad the Goog took you on this journey. As always, thanks for participating in the out of standard!
April 23, 2014 at 7:33 PM
Anonymous said…
Love your choice of words, and you've woven these together wonderfully!
April 23, 2014 at 8:35 PM
Hannah said…
Love the idea of the heart collecting photos...beautiful, Susie!
April 24, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Ella said…
Wonderful! Your poem made me smile and cry~ My baby will be moving in the fall-to a college in the mountains-hours away!

I love your poem~
April 24, 2014 at 8:16 AM
hedgewitch said…
Your selection of search words really makes for a harmonious and hopeful poem.
April 25, 2014 at 3:41 PM
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