MISERY'S HAMMER

                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                         

                           the appearance, an impression to please

living buried underneath, tucked inside to reside in need

wanting stains the hands of hope, to bend a knee and pray

understanding madness, as a cold still reach

the peaks of destiny’s belief

shadow’s our semblance, long before we could see

a tedious churning thickness

disturbed, requires cover for the comfort of restraint

breathing in the deep, to calm this keep

losing ground to stay clear, the voice of fear

a volatile sound, now rounded and fit for chain

freedom is the Idea realized and never ever seen

the scourge, calls to be wound down for spite

winding it and winding it once again

the tighter the twist, until we cannot fix

the risk and the urge to tighten again

until the weight of knowing, is sure to weaken

a turning of events borders the peaceful calm surface

the appearance, an impression to please

the pretty place perfect for a keepsake

preciously smothered to appear tame, kept in a frame

refusing to entertain or warn with her Screams

misery holds tight her hammer and swings  

                                                                        

Terry D’Arcy-Ryan

                                              

                                               

                                                                                       

                                                                                           

Reviews

[Richard McLin]

Great piece. I want to thank you for entering my contest. One of the things I love about creating these contests is the chance to read some great pieces. I feel honored to get to read this one. Great work, and good luck in the contest.
-Richard

[Nipplegrinder]

Another enjoyable piece, Terry. Love the way you write.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Well I am happy that you like this it is one of my favorites. It has hidden meaning for me.Thank you

Sheer Terror

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Ahh sublime and soulful tinges. Great word choice as u muse in poetic metaphor. And creative phrasings such as '"volatile sounds" . I must say kudos.

Soo nice to read from u again, would like your great thoughts on my latest poem too, pleez, on suicide.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Your review is inspiring I thank you. Yes I will visit your new writing.

Sheer Terror

[Pete]

the way you sew words together, they practically read themselves. flows so smoothly and elegantly. you have an impressive style. your wording has amazing depth and feeling. can tell that it comes from deep inside. quite the perspective revealed here. so telling about life. there is so much to digest in your writes. this leaves the door open to interpretation. it is dark but with glimmers of light. great pics as usual too. nice work.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Pete, this has so much woven into it I enjoyed writing it very much. There is a lot here I left for the readers interpretation. Thank you for such an in depth stellar review.

Sheer Terror

[BlackPrince]

I like the rhythm and flow of this poem./
WELL DONE

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Thank you for the great review

Sheer Terror

[CaffeinatedMe]

Right away I knew this was going to be one of my favorites. I love the loose obscurity wrapped in ambiguity leaving it to the reader to have a unique experience from it, with you as the tour guide. Lastly the ending left me with a strong urge to shout or battle cry, like I just won something. Great piece.

[wordman]

woman you have got to come out of this depresson that you`re in lol all this death and gory makes a girl just wanna scream..you know i loved it ,and that damn tk fellow is silly,the song willie sang was about his hammer,,yeah,that one

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Wordman, this is my cheerful side. Ha ha I appreciate the review thank you , You rock!

SheerTerror

[wordman]

well you know that you`re welcome,,now it`s time to cough up your real identity,

[Davidgeo]

Sometimes, you just gotta lay the hammer down. Even from a position of disadvantage, at least they never see it coming.

I think willie nelson sung a song about that.

Not about your poem, I have no idea what that means.

Tom Brady's gonna win another super bowl. The man is unflappable (also, he's kind of a d********g).

I liked your poem.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

I hate Tom Brady and the NE team. The super bowl is going to blow unless they lose. I am a Dolphin Fan we beat the Patriots this season.
And that is all you have to say about my poem.
Thank you TK

Sheer Terror

[Davidgeo]

Ha... the poor Dolphins. They were looking so good coming into the season; Ryan Tannehill has great upside and Adam Geiss is a top notch offensive mind. Well, as good as you can look playing in the same division as the Patriot's anyway. I'm originally from the Chicago land area.... how did Jay Cutler treat you this year? I had to deal with many, many years of that. Adam Geiss spent some time as a Bears coach as well, he unlike Cuter was not at all disappointing... a really good offensive coordinator actually.

I really only like Tom Brady and the Patriots because they've made me so much money gambling over the years. Any hatred toward the Patriots is completely understandable.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Tannehill.....there really is no missing him. Jay is good he has a strange style and he is no boy wonder ( Dan Marino ) he is cool under pressure and accurate for the most part. He can be predictable and lets face it we will never fair until we have a better running game. I have hated the Patriots since ' 83 when they had a local clear the snow off the field in the last seconds of a 3 to 3 game they played trough snow all day and this guy clears the field for the field goal to their win. Yes I hold a grudge.

[Davidgeo]

Cutler is an interception machine... but damn is his arm beautiful and he is deceptively mobile. He's still just Jeff George with a double chin. And I'm pretty sure he's going to retire, he's got young kids and his wife owns him. Hold out hope for Tannehill, if he's a wash you guys are screwed for at least another 4 years.

And did you just bring up the "snowplow game"? Ha... you are, by far my most favorite poet/football fan. I think I was 2 years old when that happened. If it makes you feel any worse... Tom Brady, statistically, performs far better in adverse weather than any QB in the history of the league. It's crazy, his best statistical game came in a snow storm against the Bills... 6 TD's, only 5 incompletions. (a good gambler always knows who performs in bad weather)

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Yes Tom Brady is a fine athlete. He has never gone 17-0 for the season to include a super bowl.

[Davidgeo]

If you ever see Tom Brady, look him dead in the eye and very firmly say - "Earl Morall was a washed up backup and even HE could finish the job...16-1"

[Davidgeo]

Or just say "Bob Griese" cause he did finish the season.. but the Earl Morall thing would piss him off way more. I just know it.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Dan Marino still holds some records that your boy has not broken. He is an outstanding quarterback. Im just a die hard Miami fan with a bad attitude but you have to in order to follow this team. You know what i mean if your a chicago fan.

[Davidgeo]

I have nothing but respect for Dan Marino. He changed the way defense was played. If he played today, the numbers would be absurd. Especially given how fast recievers are, the incorporation of the tight end game and most importantly - what defensive backs are now allowed to do these days. During Marino's prime the game the rules were very different. He's a top 5 all timer... no one could seriously argue against that.

Imagine if Dan Marino played for the Chicago Bears in the mid to late '80's with Walter Payton and that ridiculous defense ...

[Davidgeo]

I still think the best Dolphin of the modern era was Jason Taylor. He really doesn't get enough love... that dude changed the way the offense played with the havoc he created on defense.

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem is so good. Photos and words. Hard, raw and direct. Each of us must know struggle. Better to lead with kindness and concern. Listening is what we need to do my friend. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry. I did like this one.
Coyote

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Coyote, always appreciate your reviews I am glad you like this, Thank You

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and tonight I will read more of your work. On vacation. Catching up and you are welcome.

[lightsong]

I see this as a plea for freedom, the process and struggling, the stuck in place, the enormous need, the confusion in mind that makes things even harder... and how most of people judge only the look, the smile, without getting deeper and behind it.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

What an amazing review I love your insight. Thank You

Sheer Terror