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DRENCHED

DRENCHED

A Poem by Betty Hermelee
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terrifying adventure

"

She drags herself tirelessly

heavy low clouds

intermittent downpours

blur her vision

in the distance she notes a building

perhaps a safe place

 

As she approaches

a sigh of relief on her worn face

must meet her lover soon

she steps inside a domed structure

flops down, weight of her body

 

Soaked to the bone

her wet shawl transforms into a soft pillow

she must rest now

a long trek ahead

to meet her lover

 


© 2025 Betty Hermelee


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A great atmospheric poem and picture combined to leave the reader wanting more.....

Thanks for sharing this poem Betty.....
Emotional and intriguing.....

BB73

Posted 3 Months Ago


Buddhistboy73

3 Months Ago

Indeed...it's been so frustrating not being able to connect to the cafe..! Glad to be able to share .. read more
Betty Hermelee

3 Months Ago

me too!some left and joined some other sites, but i’m happy here with. y friends!😊
Betty Hermelee

3 Months Ago

so happy to see my friends again at WC!
A picture painted in poetic words of a soul that is distressed and driven. Worn and weary she pushes on. A lovely poem Betty

Posted 3 Months Ago


Betty Hermelee

3 Months Ago

Hi Soren, so good to see you finally! And thanks for a perfect review!!!
Warmly
B🌷.. read more
Soren

3 Months Ago

You are most welcome
She's tireless and yet she drags herself. I think this is an understated way of saying even though she's tired, she still draws on hidden strength to continue her journey. This projects the picture of a determined woman full of courage and who would never allow personal discomfort to stand in the way of her progress. I like this character already.

Posted 3 Months Ago


Betty Hermelee

3 Months Ago

Thank you so much
B
Betty Hermelee

3 Months Ago

Hi Akin… so good to see you, the site was down for so long… thanks always for your review, much .. read more
Akinlolu

3 Months Ago

You are welcome
The picture tells it ALL Betty

I have been in that situation > in the past
Not a nice place

Posted 3 Months Ago


Betty Hermelee

3 Months Ago

Thank you Pete! We’re back online ! A fine review🌷🌷🌷
Warmly
B😊
petec3638

3 Months Ago

I think they are all in the Doldrums just now
Flickr is kicking out people
This site .. read more
Betty Hermelee

3 Months Ago

We're back !!! glad to see you!!!
Warmly, B
Faith and hope, wow she needs to reach her goal , freestanding wet and cold the burning desire in her heart keeps the soul warm, yet she willing to wait for Romeo
Thank you for sharing.

Posted 4 Months Ago


Betty Hermelee

4 Months Ago

Thank you Mauricio for a kind review
Warmly, B
Betty Hermelee

3 Months Ago

We're back ,Glad to see you!!
Warmly, B
Mauricio Montoya

3 Months Ago

I always love your work, you go Betty
The manifestation of her pain is revealed in the stoic nature of her stare. I agree with Jacob, that most of her rain was from the inside.

Gaining access here and leaving comment has been a lot of hit and miss for me. It's a struggle to persevere, but I'd be lost not to have the presence of friends, daily. Take care, Betty!

Posted 4 Months Ago


Betty Hermelee

3 Months Ago

The pain can be intense..thank you Kelly, glad we’re all back online!!! Spread the good word!!!ðŸŒ.. read more
Kelly Scheppers

3 Months Ago

I am thrilled to see the WC up and running like normal. Let us pray it lasts!
The real lover who will take care of her, not all the pretend lovers.

I think most of her rain is inside.

Good to have the site up and running and getting to read all my fellow poets again.
j.

Posted 4 Months Ago
The photo freaked me out. I started say the power of love, but then, I felt I got a truer feeling that she was just extremely needy, one of those women who fall prey to bad men because they are so insecure, without any self-esteem. I have found that I like a little ambiguity in a poem, it allows the reader’s own history to create an interpretation that might be entirely different from the next reader.

Posted 4 Months Ago


Betty Hermelee

4 Months Ago

Hi Michael, I like your interpretation ! Thank you for your kind review!
Warmly, B

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Betty Hermelee
Betty Hermelee

Black Mountain, NC



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My love of poetry results from my love of art. As a painter I am able to express myself on a canvas. As a poet my words come from my heart, my moods, sometimes sad, mostly upbeat. I like to use vivid .. more..