Image: Dark, Creepy and Mysterious (here)
The woods waited for her,
everyday she passed the ancient sickly trunks,
she felt the wind still with their bated breath
lending support sympathising
boosting her confidence
it was not so in the beginning
shanghaied her brother to accompany her
she had come this far
to make it alone
it did not overwhelm her
not as creepy as it was then
cold sweat trickled down the nape of her neck
she could remember those moments
reality set in and it was cruel
she was alone far into the forest
away from 'civilisation'
she realized that but the trees
appeared more friendly now than before
siding her and protecting her
even in the absence of her brother
she felt very safe safer than before
if an 'enemy' was taken as a friend
it was no more intimidating
faith was all accommodating
it worked wonders
she sported a smile passing through
not troubled nor bothered by maladroit
faith in Providence's protection
faith in one's belief gave the strength
physically nothing changed
but she learned to be stronger
stronger in spirits to overcome
Dylan's at MLMM's First Line Friday
Kim's at Real Toads Weekend's Mini Challenge
with 'Maladroit’ which conveys
clumsiness, awkwardness
An eloquent story of courage. Well crafted.
ReplyDeleteFaith gave her the strength and the courage - she knew she had a hedge of protection. Very well done, Hank. The story flows well.
ReplyDeleteThis is so poignant!
ReplyDeleteI think, growing up, you realize that the forest isn't as dark as once it had been.
ReplyDeletePart war story, part fairy tale...I like how she found confidence in herself in the end.
ReplyDeleteTo find out a childhood fear is no longer as frightening is all a part of truly growing up!
ReplyDeleteMy sister still looks under her bed before she gets in. She's an old lady too. Mostly habit I claim.
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You’ve given this poem a memorable title, Hank, although it should have contained the word ‘maladroit’! I love the creepy atmosphere, which grips from the start, and the idea of the wind boosting your protagonist’s confidence in an awkward situation.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful story-poem
ReplyDeleteA wonderful poem portaying courage Hank. well done.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
So now I'm wondering... civilisation... what does that even mean?
ReplyDeleteHello HAnk!
Having that faith can sure go a long way.
ReplyDeleteLove how you changed the structure of the line
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