I Heard the Cry of Lightning

Yes, from grief and pain I wanted to run
And turn into liquid numb
But I heard the cry of lightning
Ride in on a black horse
With much more fight to come

I stand here, appearing to you as frail
In all your sudden thoughts
When each day low, low worries
Do not lie underneath
Any of the dreams I bought

Do you believe that your tongue
Can taste all my fears
And when the time comes
You will see me spinning down
My own stair of tears

Now you go ahead and listen
For a sad, sad sigh
But you should never forget
I have heard the cry of lightning
Her fight is in my eyes

Author's Note

No idea where this came from, my warrior side perhaps?

Reviews

[roy mccarthy]

wow,this is really powerful neva,
'Do you believe that your tongue
Can taste all my fears
And when the time comes
You will see me spinning down
My own stair of tears,'
this is amzing!
also the last line,
'I have heard the cry of lightning
Her fight is in my eyes,'
this is going in my fav poems!
great write!

[light and ashes]

Wow wow wow!!!! Love love love this poem!!!! The last line sealed the deal with me for this poem! "But you should never forget I have heard the cry of lightning her fight is in my eyes." Wowwy! So strong and powerful! A warrior goddess is in those lines, gorgeous, 100

[Tony]

possibly....
However, I think the reference to lightning, in line with the fighting spirit...
Well, I call it the Holy Ghost.
Without claiming any 'religious' or supernatural ground base, as that would violate the principle.
Good Poem.
It's like, ...'just keep underestimating me, you'll see....'

[Ladysue]

There is such strength in this piece...that flows impeccable and beautifully. you have out-done yourself...

[Art Sun]

Lighting striking ia a most powerfull sight let alone being forged with its strength..nice thoughts Neva...

[Lowesy]

interesting, might i suggest, last stanza first line, you repeated the word now and there really isn't a point to the repetition, good write though!

[Winslow Des Totes]

Strong diction and syntax! Very moving piece! :D:D:D Great job!
I especially liked the lines,
"Now you go ahead and listen now
For a sad, sad sigh
But you should never forget
I have heard the cry of lightning
Her fight is in my eyes."
Absolutely inspiring! :D:D:D:D:D:D

[Pollyanna]

Pain is a powerful thing.

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

Oh Neva, I am always in awe of this gift you share. Sending you hugs from across the ocean my friend.

[Im His Daughter]

it feels almost Native American.. I am not sure exactly what makes me feel this. It's a great poem... good write

[Hayley]

Well wherever it came from, your warrior side is excellent! "Do you believe that your tongue
Can taste all my fears"
This poem is..driving with a strong impact. Just a very strong poem in general