Unfazed

This poem was sparked by the incredible power of our earth, as exhibited most recently by the devastating tornadoes that swept through the American Southeast, and with deep reverence and sympathy for those who suffered as a result. I admire greatly your courage and will to live.

…written for Day #29, NaPoMo 2011…


 

Unfazed

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we live
by its grace
at its mercy
with delusions of mastery

so close to extinction
grappling awestruck
day-in day-out détente
survival in spite

brute power
incredible beauty
this tolerant
indifferent planet

perhaps the imminence of peril
embellishes our wonder
ignites our superstitions
kindles our will to live

but our light will blink out
this orb will evolve
shine on
unfazed

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rob kistner © 4/29/11

13 thoughts on “Unfazed”

  1. i hear you man…we live by mercy alone and act as if dominion meant we can crap the nest…

    nice to see you take up the challenge rob and look forward to seeing you making the rounds of the other posters…

    1. I didn’t just take up the challenge Brian, I’ve written NAPOWRIMO poems every year for the past five (5) years — including being published in the RWP 2010 NAPOWRIMO Anthology. I have also published Writer’s Island writing prompt blog, since 2007. This year I published the Island daily in order to host other poets who wished to post their daily poems.

  2. I’m really glad somebody wrote something about the tornadoes. I wanted to but I felt I didn’t have time to do the subject justice.

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