Slumbering Beast

This gentle rain soothes my soul
Comforting, cradling me, like a bowl
It quiets the feral beast
That lies buried, it sleeps

The claws have closed, retracted
It’s eyes fluttering shut, inactive
It’s roar hushed with this rain
Stilling the chaos in my brain

The misty air heavy yet light
Drifting with dampened delight
For the creature still slumbers
Lounging where it can’t encumber

The beast guards no more
There’s a slight crack in the door
As light softly filters in
Allowing emotions to begin

When did the growling beast retire
Letting passion spark this fire
Creeping in the cracked door
Bright feelings spread to the core

A darkened sky is to blame
As the peaceful rain came
A soft lulling tune it sings
A serene dragon folds its wings

Reviews

[Perdition]

You catch the rhythm of this rain eventually and wonder of spring or the opening of something grander or worse....something cursed and blessed but awakening and hearing the memory of its heartache and the drips and beat like raindrops on a dry road and tired lips. Let it be a dragon or a light ..both can carry the moment...beautiful as always. Thanks~

[Poetic Beauty]

I love the way you describe this poem. This poem is actually about letting your guard down and allowing feelings to creep in and be vulnerable for a little while

[Perdition]

That is twice today the word "vulnerable" has come into the fray...now I must wonder..laughing and yes I got that feeling of something ...something of feeling but oh what cost to just chance across that night and let the wandering in. Wonderful.

[Poetic Beauty]

Because most of the time I’m a well guarded person only choose to let certain people or emotions in when I feel safe or I trust the person

[Fabian G. Franklin]

They say it's best to let sleeping dogs lie. I'd venture the same is true with most things. But there's always something there to stir the restless creatures. I enjoyed the read.

[Poetic Beauty]

Thank you sometimes it’s best to let the beastly protector of the inner being slumber for a bit so that love and people are let in

[Stella Armour]

Mystical and lovely ....

i enjoy fantasy poems :)

[Poetic Beauty]

I like fantasy and mythology creatures so I’m glad you enjoyed this poem

[Stella Armour]

maybe some more like this one then PB ?

[Poetic Beauty]

I had a few I’ve written in the past. We shall see. It depends on what my muse within my mind conjures up

[Chris Shaw]

I like the thought of the dragon within becoming serene. Normally their wings are outstretched and they breathe fire. Gentle rain is such a soother, that will extinguish the dragon’s fiery breath. A lovely piece PB.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

I’m glad you liked the use of the dragon in this poem. I’m rather fond of many fantasy and mythological creatures

[Tom]

Makes me think of Tolkien's mighty dragon form the Lord of the Rings fable, a snarling, fire-breathing monster yet much like here, not rain but gold, jewellry and lots of it seemed to bestow calm and resrful slumber...

[Poetic Beauty]

I love fantasy characters and like to write about them with real situations

[andrew mitchell]

This is rather a mystical, mysterious entertaining write where the beast I thought was in you or a part of you in this fantastical world. But hey I’m probably wrong.

[Poetic Beauty]

Close the beast guards the wall of protection that surround the heart. It was fun to write in this way

[andrew mitchell]

Of course like gargoyles

[Poetic Beauty]

That is very true as well

[Anita Frader]

Rain and storms are a theme for you again. :)
Something about the aggression in a storm and the cleansing of the rain that excites and soothes in equal parts. Lovely read.

[Poetic Beauty]

Thank you I started both of them on the same night. I love storms and rain especially when it warm

[Pete]

nature does have something to offer no matter how we may be feeling. rain is calming and light awakening. good stuff much enjoyed.

[Poetic Beauty]

I like nature in general but there is something amazing about rain and storms especially at night

[nadia dmitri]

There is something so beautiful about exploring the tender parts of usually monstrous things, you have done this wonderfully :))

[Poetic Beauty]

That there definitely is. Sometimes beneath the tough beast exterior is a soft kind heart filled with passion

[Thomas W Case]

Brilliant work. I love the imagery and you make the rhyme work well.

[Poetic Beauty]

Thank you for your kind words. I like how this poem turned out.