PREMONITION

anticipation,fear

PREMONITION

 

We sense something notable

yet the reality remains obscure

we can surmise but mother nature is stubborn and unpredictable

leaves us suspended, even haunted as to our suspicions

 

We prepare for the worst

darkness may prey upon us

we maneuver with forethought

dread all potentials that could transpire

our pulses race in anticipation

 

Could this be the destruction of all that we retain?

we lean on each other for hope, comfort, support and strength

 

When shall we behold the light on the other side?

only mother nature knows

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I do believe dear Betty. Our mind and body warned us to be careful. I have been too logical. My Army training. Always have an escape route. I enjoyed your words and thoughts. Made the reader ponder and think. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you John...perfect review, much appreciated my friend!
Warmly, B

[Lydia Shutter]

This feels like South Florida when a hurricane is coming our way. We prepare and worry and sometimes that is for the best. Mother Nature seems to have an agenda...and she will punish those who do not prepare! I like this one a lot, Betty. Lydi***

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Lydia, you are spot on!!! We cannot control mother nature and it makes us anxious....
read moreThank you Lydia, you are spot on!!! We cannot control mother nature and it makes us anxious....
Warmly, B

[Betty Hermelee]

Always a pleasure to see you!

[Buddhistboy73]

You do a good job of capturing the state of anticipation and fear here Betty..:)

And yes, we're none of us in control as much as we'd like to think...!

I liked the ending...

When shall we behold the light on the other side?
only mother nature knows

BB73

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much, my idea came from one winter storm after another!!! it's warming up!!!
Warmly, B

[Pete]

an indisputable truth - she does always have the last word. your title captures the essence so well. she's really putting the freeze on us this winter. weather fascinates me.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pete
You are amazing! the only one who really connected with the premise of my poem...Thank you my friend, most appreciated!
Warmly, B

[Relic]

I suppose this poem could be a multipurpose statement. I do see danger in many forms on the horizon being we are living in a fragile time.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Relic
yes, this could relate to any anticipating matter or event...thank you very much
Warmly, B

[ETERNITY]

As great artists always, this can go so many directions! Thank you for sharing.

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi...nice to see you at the Cafe... yes this can go in any direction... at times we all feel anxious about anticipating something we don't understand
Thank you, much appreciated!
Warmly, B

[Thomas W Case]

There’s grit in your waiting, a patience forged in shadow—your words hum with the tension of storms, and yet the trust between lines gives it warmth.

[Betty Hermelee]

great interpretation Thomas...we all experience this at times...thank you for a fine review
Warmly, B

[John the Baptist]

I don't know if premonitions are real or not. Many do believe in them. I think it can be very easy to spook yourself by dwelling on possible eventualities. Better to dwell upon the positive.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear John
Of course it is better to dwell on the positive, but life isn’t always rosy and sometimes you can anticipate negative events… thanks my friend for your take on this, much appreciated
Warmly
B😎

[Soren]

Premonitions such an interesting topic, some believe them divine, others magic, yet others feel they are genetically passed down as survival knowledge. Well written Betty it talks to me.

[Betty Hermelee]

A great review Soren, love the way to interpret this…. It can so so many directions!
Warmly
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[Soren]

You are most welcome Betty

[emmajoygreen]

Sometimes we human beings forget that there is a reason for having a day after a day etc and that is to to treat each moment of every day as both privilege plus a spiritual and magical gift. Perhaps, maybe - it depends on how we think and how we want to feel. As frequently, you inspire thought to travel this way and that so as to sift personal maybes to definite ones. Perhaps!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Em…. Love your take on this! Glad to see you always…
Hugs
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