A Yonder Thunder Poem by David Harris

A Yonder Thunder

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There comes a time in everyone’s life,
just before an approaching storm.
They hear the yonder thunder,
with a warning for them there.

Some of us ignore it;
do what we must do.
Then throw caution to the wind,
to let it blow its scorn.

We stand to look at the thunder,
of the approaching storm.
The sky goes black, the wind howls,
with angry voices there.

We stand tall against the sky,
ready to face the coming foe.
Are we brave or stupid,
or don’t we really know?

The storm passes overhead,
and then the dust settles down.
Are we still standing tall,
or are we cowering on the ground?

We all ask this question,
at the yonder thunder’s call.
Can we face our truths,
or will we be among those cowering on the ground?


13 May 2007

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
David Taylor 13 May 2007

Good question, the thunder never really bothered me but lightening, I'd stay out of its way!

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Bob Blackwell 13 May 2007

Yes it is a good question which we all have to face at some time r another. Falling down is okay but staying down is when we fail. Nicwe poem David. Hows the book? Bob

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Andrew mark Wilkinson 13 May 2007

No man really knows how he would react to fear, fight or flight everyone is different you never know...

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Melvina Germain 26 May 2007

Another great poem David, your message is loud and clear, thanks for sharing this wonderful piece and for all the insight it brings.--Melvina--

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Duncan Wyllie 22 May 2007

Now I really like this David, all the passion all the feeling comes across intact, what a great piece of writing Thankyou for sharing it Love duncan X

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Pam Thomas 16 May 2007

A wonderful way of expressing a simple truth, (what doesn't kill you makes you stronger) We all have a choice, this is so true David. XOXO Pam

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Alison Cassidy 14 May 2007

Thoughtful words about choice and courage. However dark the 'thunder' that explodes in our life there is always an opportunity to use it to grow in spirit and learn more about ourselves. A wise, well written piece. love, Allie xxxx

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JoAnn McGrath 14 May 2007

Now what did you tell me about all those questions? ? ? ? ? : O) I love it....you know I'm a sucker the questioning writes...well done again my friend

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