VALLEY OF NOWHERE

Sea of mud tumbles from high green carpets

of mountains

rain water surges over blue boulders

permeating earth

survival

bridges slump into raging rivers

seizing houses in its wrath

crevice roads

 

Leaves lay heavy on branches

on the brink of a snap

twist over power grid

mother earth plays tricks on us

catches us by surprise

 

Dark, murky windows

flicker of a candle of hope

saws buzz day and night

roads blocked with collapse

tangled wires wrap around tree trunks

signs warn, police lights flicker

lakes of mud

 

Moments of silence

amid chaos

trapped in its misery

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Mauricio Montoya]

Betty first hi and good write, right now we're being hit by mother nature on the east Coast, love how this comes together with a play on words that describes mother nature in many.points in a short story, great imagery, me hope but the ending is sad but in its misery again good write it does make wonder is there hope, Thank you for sharing an Excellent write. With everything happening we need to think. Again thank you.

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Mauricio, thank you for a thoughtful review, hope you are well
Warmly, B🌷

[Mauricio Montoya]

As well.you take care.

[Dao]

Tôi kinh doanh xe tải, công ty có nhiều tâm huyết để mang sản phẩm tốt đến cho mọi người, là người bán hàng mà tôi chưa biết viết bài sao để nhiều người biết đến để sử dụng dịch vụ tuyệt vời từ công ty chúng tôi. Qua bài viết của bạn, tôi đã dần hình thành ý tưởng của mình. Cám ơn bạn rất nhiều!
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[Betty Hermelee]

I would love to know and understand your review, please translate into English…..thank you
warmly , B

[emmajoygreen]

'Dark, murky windows
flicker of a candle of hope
saws buzz day and night
roads blocked with collapse
tangled wires wrap around tree trunks
signs warn, police lights flicker
lakes of mud

Moments of silence
amid chaos
trapped in its misery'

Two sides to a time when perhaps - everyone trembled head to foot - whilst holding breath safe, waiting for what next. Seen tv footage of what's been going on, the devastation caused, the power of the weather, the sounds and more - horrific. As expected, dear poet, you've superbly created the terrors, noise and all.. brilliantly i that can be said of such a monster indifferent to anything and all in its path. Thank God you survived and are able to tell how it was, is and will be til sorted. Please keep safe,

[Betty Hermelee]

Dearest Em you caught the terror and chaos perfectly…..it was even more than i could write about…… thak you dear Em for your read and sympathy, much appreciated….
hugs,me🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[Ken Simm.]

This is so empathic and I understand how you and others are suffering st the moment in various ways.
I am glad you at least are safe and hopefully warm.
What strength it must take to come back from this.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Ken, we are safe and sound in NYC.. still no power or water at home!
It really is a disaster, two weeks after the storm!🌷🙏
Warmly
B

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... so comforting to know you are safe with family.
Prayers ascending and blessings that you escaped. tenderly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pat
Thank you for your review and sweet thoughts of hope and concern… we are safe🌷🌷🌷
Warmly, B

[Lorry]

This is the opposite side of the coin which states that life can be a dream, but on this side it reminds us that life can also be a scream from the nightmare so many have woken to.
The saddest sites you see in the aftermath are the personal items that no insurance can replace, like photographs and handwritten letters.
Hope everyone made it through the nightmare to one day dream again.

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you dear Lorry for such a compassionate review…..happily escaped!
warmly,
B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I have seen pictures on the news...Black Mountain destroyed....I am so sorry for the loss of your town, but also grateful you and your husband are safe.
I used to stay in Black Mountain on my trips to NC to see my folks in Whispering Pines.
I hope there can be reconstruction.
This poem is so stark in its images....you bottle the chaos and show us how scary it was and is.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you J for your concern and review.... Still no water and electric... but we re back in NYC with a lot of family...Black Mountain town is still intact....
Warmly, B