Premonition
Sinister rack, on yon horizon appeared.
As if on parade, cloud bank advanced.
Obvious, glad tidings they carried not.
Soon, bright sun those nimbus obscured.
From my toil at tilling the sod, I hesitated.
Cast curious glance, to the heavens aloft.
An ominous disturbing display, I beheld.
Premonition, or imagination gripped me.
As my attention, captive became.
The cast upon celestial stage appeared.
Equine charges, wild of eye, snorting fire,
shackled to battle chariots, thundered by.
Reined by armored warriors, they passed.
Through my being, a cold dread coursed.
Pulsing strong at my soul, fear, anxiety, turmoil.
Stench of war, odor I knew well persisted.
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Wrath
Day, night, distinction obscured.
By flashes of Nature’s wrath, illuminated.
Naught but nimbus rack, agitated blackness.
All, including immortal Gods, seek shelter.
Is this illustration of elements?
Voicing contempt at ignorant disrespect,
of the sea’s, invincible might?
Indiscriminately, does the deep wreck havoc?
With mounting animosity, the sea seethes.
Displaying disregard, emits unbridled fury.
Demonstrating visibly, obvious fact.
Defense none, shall triumph o’er her ire.
To the sea’s might, the ship, minuscule speck.
Makes tedious way toward the nearest haven.
From angry tempest’s clutches, escape she attempts.
Escape, to the calm of safe harbor.
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Spirit of Independence
I, am the Spirit of Independence.
Long before I was known, I existed.
I was born and reside in the air.
On wings of all winds I fly free.
I am immortal and unconquerable.
At times, subtle ‘n’ soft, fleeting.
Gentle, silent as a summer’s zephyr.
Others, rampant as a gale’s fury.
Infectious to all I caress.
Upon me, many have attempted,
to impose their wills.
Successful, only at inviting failure.
In the hearts of free peoples, I thrive.
Those who endure, under tyranny’s rule,
I infect with rebellious paragons.
Souls desiring independence and freedom.
I search out to liberate from their shackles,
all who envision a free life I influence.
To pursue their dreams I encourage.
In all free lands I dwell,
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Deception's Facade
Following feverish quest, for knowledge.
I submit to the venomous, depraved ego
lurking within me
The reed choked savanna, displayed
spurious temptation to, venture forth.
To challenge the unknown I was lured.
Disregarding the mire's disguised ruse.
I stepped from the lea's secure footing.
Plunging deeper, deeper into
Nature's wild unexplored domain.
Sans warning, I forged forward.
Increasingly difficult progressive
headway became. Reality, arrived
shockingly clear.
Lurking beneath fragile earthen crust.
Perilous silent mud suction commenced
its subtle assault, quietly resisting
my efforts. To advance became more,
and more combative with each step.
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