storm

It might chase me down
along the pane like raindrops
licked by tongue
hung from the mouth of your moment
delicious and full of consequence.

Flood me.

The glass is half nothing
it is only dividing that element from this
your kiss, our passionate storm
was full of fear and atmosphere.

Bunker my affection
with the lock of your weak spot
crack, thunderous desire
show me what you’re made of
or
run you little tornado run like you do
and whip me into decision.

I will save myself.

© ryan


PJ Ryan

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Inspired by the elements of being human, Kate Bush and the 1850 Ivan Aivazovsky painting The ninth wave

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I write about life – yours, mine, theirs, his, hers, yesterdays and tomorrow.

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Comments

  • Matt Penfold
    Matt Penfoldabout 2 years ago

    “whip me into decision” that’s taking the easy way out isn’t it?
    Evocative writing, I love the images Nic :-)

  • Matt Penfold
    Matt Penfoldabout 2 years ago

    Oh and that painting is sublime…

  • eon .
    eon .about 2 years ago

    MS RYAN " – )) This is spectac YOU lar …very D and M

  • ShadowDancer
    ShadowDancerabout 2 years ago

    well nic, you never cease to amaze me with your writing… i was dancing in the field tasting each drop of this storm… beautiful

  • Lisa  Jewell
    Lisa Jewellabout 2 years ago

    oh yeah this is truly electric xo

  • Zolton
    Zoltonabout 2 years ago

    I loved the last three lines. Really good, PJ, Nic, writer lady! ha ha xx

  • missyjennyb
    missyjennybabout 2 years ago

    ah… very seductive and very human. :)

  • JaneSolomon1
    JaneSolomon1about 2 years ago

    I can see why they call it ‘the most beautiful painting in Russia.’ I’ve lost my crop……no doubt it will turn up somewhere again. Always a strong write and a great read PJ. xx

  • 8upchef
    8upchefabout 2 years ago

    “The glass is half nothing” ~ Awesome line. Great write, thanks for sharing!

  • Hathor
    Hathorabout 2 years ago

    Oh, brilliant line

    The glass is half nothing
    it is only dividing that element from this

    killer line!
    and so true, perfect.