Shadow Of A Storm

WL Schuett

although I walked in the 

shadow of a storm 

it couldn't be out paced 

found an abandoned barn 

hoping to get warm 

 

thunder crashed 

prayers in wood 

sermons in stone 

it had been many years 

since I felt so cold and alone 

 

put some wood in the stove 

and set it afire 

the scent of many autumns

curled in the smoke 

trying to find my way 

to your love again 

and back from wanton desires 

 

took my purest thoughts 

and turned them into prayers

prayers to the silence 

prayers to the loneliness 

prayers I hoped would uncover the layers 

 

a long cold night 

somehow turned to morn 

leaving my sanctuary 

for a long road unknown 

in the shadow of a storm 

  • Author: WL (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 18th, 2017 20:17
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments3

  • myself and me

    "the scent of many autumns

    curled in the smoke "

    I smell it, a bit melancholy, a bit sweet, a bit bitter, a bit nostalgia, a bit hope, a bit...
    Out of the shadow, is a clear sky.
    Beautiful painting coupled with the gorgeous writing. What a pair.

    • WL Schuett

      Thanks glad you caught the essence

    • malubotelho

      Very nice writing here. Much enjoyed reading.

      • WL Schuett

        Thanks Malu glad you enjoyed it

      • Goldfinch60

        This is another wondrous write wl. thank you for sharing it with us.



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