PULLING IN THE REINS

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    a metaphorical play on words of one rushing too quickly into something the other has not prepared to accept as of yet.

    PULLING IN THE REINS

    The first clue,
    but a scent on the air.

    Now, it all begins.

    The first thrill of realization,
    the clouds build.

    There's a promise of;
    a tumultuious storm.

    A low distant rumble,
    fills the silence.

    Feelings also increase in;
    realization of what's
    to come building in the soul.

    The clouds gather and build until;
    heavens burden proves too much.

    The first drops,
    like a kiss upon the lips;
    sprinkle down,
    tracing a path upon my soul.

    Soon, the sprinkles turn to showers;
    engulfing me, consuming me.

    Until, my feelings,
    threaten to overflow.

    Craving to burst forth,
    to find wings;
    so that my soul may fly.

    Alas the heavens spent;
    pull in the rains.

    Slowly;
    only sprinkles once again;
    remain.

    Realization that;
    I stand alone.

    Finding I've rushed too fast;
    to embrace the storm.

    Only to find;
    you are only just smelling,
    the coming rain.

    Reluctantly;
    I pull in the reins.

    But,
    hope prevails,
    at the possibility of
    a stormy season.

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    knight4696 commented on PULLING IN THE REINS

    01-27-2010

    Wow Angel! Very very nice write! Awesome metaphoric piece - Love the moment of realization. Great job! :) Ken

    redbloodink commented on PULLING IN THE REINS

    12-07-2009

    Am2 this is a great write.... the intisapation of a comming storm in many ways..... a storm to me isn't always clouds rain lightning or thunder.... it can be anything in life...... Red

    lonewolf commented on PULLING IN THE REINS

    11-15-2009

    great poem! i love thunder storms and being caught in them. reading this poem, brings back the memories. nice write.

    countrypoet commented on PULLING IN THE REINS

    11-12-2009

    Nice metaphors and vivid imagery help to enhance the feeling of standing in the rain.Well done!

    MrGee commented on PULLING IN THE REINS

    11-10-2009

    this poem is terrific! good use of the metaphor. a positive 10 from me

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    Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) U.S. poet.

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