Aura of Energy

Visions of a woman darkly plague the night

her strength apparent, her stride aligned

make no mistake, she knows where shes bound

deliberate steps she takes towards the eclipse

facing it straight on with forceful intensity 

she looks oddly familiar, I know not her name

she has no fear, no hesitation, her stare nostalgic,

i've looked into her eyes to seek recognition 

she nodded at me coolly saying 'look to the fated'

she vanished before i could conceive her resolve 

Reviews

[Pete Langley]

I have a man I know quite well (mainly in recall) who turns up now and again to remind me I`m off-track. I even have a conversation with him sometimes, but it`s always, it seems, in passing. He`s walking one way and I`m walking another path. Somehow, there`s never the opportunity to walk side by side to have a longer chat. I`m always distracted, going somewhere else. I love your piece, Frieda. P.

[Frieda P]

Maybe we could introduce your character to my dark shadow lady and they could explain...thanks so much Pete! x

[Pete Langley]

That`s a definite maybe, Frieda! P x

[Frieda P]

Love an oxymoron ;-)

[Carolann Dowsett]

I love the strength in this, I see the woman as the surviver, strengthened by her power to overcome. A wonderful write. It really spoke to me.

[Frieda P]

So glad it did Carolann, and I love your views on this.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Thanks Frieda. :)

[The 13th Eros]

There is nothing more enticing than a powerful woman driven my mystery and dark music. We actually shared drinks the other night.. ended up conceiving all sorts of resolve. ;)

[Frieda P]

Was that you Eros? ;-)

[The 13th Eros]

Shhhh... our wondrous secret. ;-)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hi Frieda, an interesting and mysterious piece. Shades of the grim reaper in female form perhaps

[Frieda P]

Dark, I suppose it could be, thanks John.

[Stacey Watts]

I have a little take on this than some others do. I am probably wrong and forgive me if I am. I always seem to pull something a little different out of other people's work. I hope you know that I mean no disrespect with my "Different" reviews. I view a person, staring into a mirror and inwardly reflecting. We all I think at times do this. I have a person inside me that tells me to be more brave and courageous. In real life I am reserved and somewhat shy. I think we see ourselves through the eyes of our alter-identities so to speak. This was very well written. I hope I didn't go to far off the beaten path.

[icelandicblue]

This feels almost Gothic. A shiver went up my spine when I read "look to the fated." This is surreal yet not. It is also both eerie and compelling.

I loved this:

her stare nostalgic

I wonder about her. Who is she and what does she know? You have painted a very vivid moment.

[Jack...]

Definitely a different side of Frieda. This was magical and deep and holds an answer to the question of truth. Look to the fated and indeed you will see a reflection in that shimmering pool that eventually you will recognize. They have a way of touchingn us, letting us know that it is ok to wonder and dream and think and come to our own conclusions.

[kublakhan27]

If I didn't know you as well as I do, I'd say this is cryptic by your standards, but I think I know you pretty well so I think I know where you're coming from here...a very compelling piece, almost like a mini-story...the imagery is lights-out as always...nicely done ;)

[Holly Mason]

I picture this woman intensely
you have a piece of you in this-her strength apparent
like that you leave the reader wondering-what is her resolve
truly great
you go girl
thank you for sharing

[†Tracey†]

I love the way she says look to the fated and yet I get the feel it's her ..herself looking at what she already knows..xo Excellent as always :D

[redflutterby]

This gives me an impression of something strong and noble rising up to take on the world. Maybe a part of you that's waiting to be discovered. Fantastic poem Frieda!!