A Storm Called Life

A poem about how life tests us and at the same time guides us through these tests.

There is a storm brewing in the heart like the one at sea,
The eyes are looking for a known face among the unknown faces that can be seen.
There is a painful brightness in the eyes like the lightening shines on a stormy night,
A pang in the heart awakens the soul like the shine of that lonely star shining bright.
The eyes water in the memory of someone dear like the rain falls from the dark cloudy sky,
The mind struggles to achieve clarity like the one that comes at the end of the stormy tide.
Eyes sweep in different directions for answers like the leaves blowing on a windy day,
The dark clouds remind one of those tough trying days.
When the heart wished for something and the mind created a state of confusion,
Decisions, struggles and the trying tempests and moments,
Ultimately they are all replaced by laughter and joyous ones.
But before a new start comes a brewing storm,
Before each start one must take a call.
For after each storm the sun comes out strong,
Hope shines through its rays spreading with it positivity and endless grace.
Birds build their destroyed nests chirping away,
Happy about the new day and working forward to the start of a new phase.
Life tries and tests one from time to time,
Springing surprises and giving way to new imaginations,
Giving hope after despair,
Giving one strength and new obstacles to face and damage to repair.
A voice calls on and guides one through,
All it asks for is faith and trust in you.

Author's Note

Since this is our first attempt at this we would really love your valuable feedback.

Reviews

[Manasa.L]

They say only after the carving beats, a stone can be turned into a beautiful masterpiece of art.
The same way struggles in our life make us strong just like the storm.
All we need is to believe in ourselves and try harder to succeed in life. Your poem is one among a masterpiece.

[shabiyaswati]

Thankyou so much. I really appreciate the encouraging words. They motivate us to write more. :)

[Manasa.L]

Pen is mightier than sword.
Keep writing and you are welcome

[shabiyaswati]

:)

[Anuradha Kumar]

I love the flow of the poem and the journey it takes you through. The contrasts and how it renders pain into joy. Love it.

[shabiyaswati]

Thankyou so much. Always appreciate the feedback and support.

[krista]

I really like how it depicts struggles and over coming those struggles without becoming too lengthy and boring.
It's very nice!

[shabiyaswati]

Thankyou for your comment. It is very encouraging. We look forward to recieving more feedback.