As a torrent rain beats the ground,
And the mighty wind shatters the world around,
My mind ponders something quite profound.
The elements, they mock my everyday life,
Taking each beating with respected strife,
While this for me cuts like a knife.
Earth withstands the trials and pains,
Though scarred she recovers all the same,
Yet my life, I can't deal with the oceans of shame.
Over these scars new life takes form,
Never noticing the damage once left by the storm,
So, who am I to sit here and mourn?
Author notes
Issues in my life.
Been experiencing insomnia - this was a result of one night. I was up over 48 hours that time 
Written February 10th, 2005
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damn straight
this is the mindy I remember... scarred, like me... but yet by far more profoundly beautiful... able to see the beauty and the hope no matter how bad your weather torment beats you...and I like the stylization and grouping... gave it a more jolted feel... i loved it!
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Beautifully done. I would think three rhymes in a row would be out of place but you really nailed it.
A wonderful read.
John -
Reading this poem I was pondering the title of the poem and how it relates to the content. After having read the poem a few times I think the title is very applicable and points to the way things in your life have entwined themselves around you...keeping you awake at night. I am not that big a fan of rhyming poetry, although I myself dabble into it from time to time. Your poem however did flow quite well and you created vivid images with your words. I like the metaphor of nature elements to paint in words the depth and intensity of your emotions - the "they mock my everyday life" - which again also points at the title. Although this poem is kind of darkish and sad (more melancholic, actually), there is a little ray of light in the closing lines - almost an irony in the question you ask. I too can relate to the staying up at night - that is my time to write poetry!! Great work here - best wishes!
~ Nicolette
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this piece has an awesome flow to it. sort of a darkish feel to it, also.. which i like.
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wow, this is awesome. I like the feel to it. It makes sence, new life is created through scars. I love the aspect of it.It doesn't suprise me that this one is awesome, cause everything I've read from you is awsome. I expect it to be good if your writing it.
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