Bears Among Us

just something I was thinking about

Bears Among Us

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Foul Moods of darkest night

There is no cure to lift the light

Time must ponder, trudge, and plunder

Ever through the molasses of thunder

Enter deepest caves of flameless mind

Close the door and leave behind

Mornings sun rises tides

Lights the earth and heals the hide

Bears come unbidden from the depths

Of caves’ cold, moist, dampened breath

Attracted by the warmth and light

That harbors deep in the heart of sight

Keep the faith and don’t transmit

Don’t allow the darkness a fit

Armor plating, reflecting plates

Bounce the mood back to the starting gate

Bears a growl, bears a snear

Bears are bears forever dear

Watch the claws duck the swipes

Laugh silently at his attempt to fight

Bide the time, forgive the temper

Watch the eyes and give him shelter

From the storm of an internal kilter

Until such time as the bear is no longer

 

Bright Ocean Star; April, 2014

 

 

Author's Note

This on is brand new and my computer is giving me fits, so I can't highlight it to center justify or play with the font or anything....hope you like it! All comments are most welcome. Thank you for stopping by...:)

Reviews

[Ghost of Jupiter]

Oh but don't they just turn into Teddy Bears when properly hugged... love this piece Anne. Wonderful work, as always! :)

[Bright Ocean Star]

Not so easy as a hug when the bear decides to arrive. He has to be left alone to go into his cave and maybe his mood might be better the next day....but thank you K! I'm happy you stopped by to review this one. :)

[Ghost of Jupiter]

lol, yes I guess that is right... gotta give a bear their space. Anytime...:)

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

This reminds me of a hungry or tired man:) LOL

[Bright Ocean Star]

You got it, my friend....When the bear appears, it's better to let him go inside his cave! :)

[Glen Yumang Manese]

The structure and way this unfolds into verse...
gives quite a read...
rhyme scheme is not restricted and flows...
good to read this one...

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you Glen. I'm happy you enjoyed it. :)

[Glen Yumang Manese]

You're welcome...

[Deuces]

Simply loved it. If anyone, I can relate to being the bear and the need to understand its primal instincts. You have quite an interesting mind. Appreciate you work, immensely.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, G. It's sort of a running joke around here whenever my husband gets in one of his moods. I tell the kids the bear is back and needs to go into his cave for a while. They seem to understand it and give him his space... Thank you for stopping by.

[Deuces]

Sounds like a good plan. Any time :)

[Lyn Anderson]

This is a dark and foreboding piece, with great imagery. I stumble over the Armoured plating followed by reflected plates, but I can't think of a replacement.

[Bright Ocean Star]

I agree. I was reaching for things that could be impenetrable to bad energy and reflect light or bounce off of it. I'll have to keep thinking about that one. Thank you!

[Woody]

bide your time.. until such time as the bear is no longer. that sums it up for me.
a great read Anne. your poetry is always deep and meaningful.
another winner.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Woody. :) Glad you stopped by to read another small poem :)

[Woody]

my pleasure. always.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i love it...our partners can be the bears, they come out of hibernation growling...but as the sun rises, the mood lightens...the growl becomes more of a purr..

really like the bear metaphor...good work, Anne.

jacob

[Bright Ocean Star]

Absolutely. I'm very happy you enjoyed this one, Jacob. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my thoughts...:)

[Sami Khalil]

A good poem with a good message. Your morning sun is rising indeed...Bravo.......

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Sami. :)

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)...............

[A. Amos]

Great work and truly enjoyed...

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Amos...:)