Defiance

On 11/26/201606/05/2022 By Mother WintermoonIn falling word fragments

Into this hallowed chamber,
harshness enters,
bruising my knees,
weighing down my outstretched arms.

Icicles of despair linger,
suspended in frozen air,
taunting voices whisper,
mocking my faith,
drowning out the chorus of prayers.

The face of your image looms,
burned into my naked flesh,
i arise! in defiance of,
this sham salvation.

The angels shiver,
trembling against fragile glass,
shattering the panes,
into bright pieces
of sharpened resolve.

Cheers to dVerse and Bjorn. Our prompt is to work the shadows of light and dark.

43 thoughts on “Defiance”

Sue Dreamwalker

I hope you are emerging from this dark place and dark night of the soul dear MW…May you always stand defiant.. ❤

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06/03/2017 at 9:44 AM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  Abundant thanks and blessings upon you! (((❤️)))
  
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  06/04/2017 at 4:50 PM Reply
  1. Sue Dreamwalker
    
    🙂 Blessings right back
    
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    06/04/2017 at 4:53 PM Reply
D. Wallace Peach

Beautiful, MW. I love the juxtaposition of the dark and light in the two poems. And it’s lovely to reconnect. Thank you for reaching out. I don’t know how I lost you from my follows. 🙂 ❤

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03/28/2017 at 1:10 PM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  I’ve been on hiatus from blogging. It’s wonderful to reconnect. XO
  
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  03/28/2017 at 7:28 PM Reply
  1. D. Wallace Peach
    
    I noticed that as I was browsing. Welcome back!
    
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    03/28/2017 at 9:33 PM Reply
    1. mother wintermoon
      
      Thank you!!❤💜❤
      
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      04/02/2017 at 5:12 AM Reply
TheFeatheredSleep

My friend are you okay? I have not seen you on here for a while and I hope everything is okay – just letting you know you are missed and wishing you well xoxox

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02/13/2017 at 8:45 PM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  Hi Sugar! Thanks bunches for checking on me! Made my night! It’s nice to know someone cares. I’m taking a break. Writer’s block. 🙂 Love you and miss you! XOXO!!
  
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  02/14/2017 at 3:43 AM Reply
  1. TheFeatheredSleep
    
    Sweet Lady, you are missed, you were one of the very first true friends I had on WP I would never forget you, your presence here is needed. I totally get the writers block though – just know I think of you and I am sending you much love and a big hug and if ever I can be of any help you must let me know, we need to stick together – be well my friend and please come back soon. Love you – Candice xxxxx (candicelouisa@rocketmail.com) you are valued xo
    
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    02/14/2017 at 4:00 PM Reply
    1. mother wintermoon
      
      Omg. You are wonderful!! This comment lifted my spirits sky high. Abundant thanks and blessings!! I’m here for you too my darling friend. You are so deeply valued and loved. XOXO!!
      
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      02/19/2017 at 5:25 AM Reply
      1. TheFeatheredSleep
        
        Just wrote you back an email xo (hugs)
        
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        02/19/2017 at 7:33 PM Reply
        
        mother wintermoon
        
        XOXO
        
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        02/21/2017 at 7:18 AM Reply
    2. mother wintermoon
      
      Motherwintermoon@gmail.com
      
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      02/19/2017 at 5:28 AM Reply
Purpleanais

Love! ❤

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12/02/2016 at 9:00 PM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  Thank you! Letting my gothic tendencies fly! ❤️
  
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  12/02/2016 at 11:18 PM Reply
Gail A Eichinger

Dear MWM oh yes, the theme of surrender is expressed and felt, known and longed for. This powerful poem screams of surrender knowing once given in that there is a resolve – much like the force of an aggressive lover where one fights against the ‘will’ only to collapse in to the truth and allow it to “be” to take over, to resolve….leaving one weak and yet satisfied.

Love, Gail
peace……

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11/29/2016 at 4:13 PM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  Love you Gail!! ❤️💜💕
  
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  12/02/2016 at 11:19 PM Reply
charliezero1.wordpress.com

Hello! Mother wintermoon.

I am back!

I must say, you have inspired me to write something interesting this next couple of days. 🙂 I truly love what you expressed in this poem. Lots of heart and soul.

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11/28/2016 at 11:26 PM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  Hi Charlie! I can’t wait to see what I’ve inspired! Great to see you here my friend. Thank you for your supportive comment! 💜
  
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  11/29/2016 at 12:04 AM Reply
  1. charliezero1.wordpress.com
    
    You welcome. And you’ll see soon. 🙂
    
    Which reminds me…I posted something new right now. Check it out and have a good laugh. 🙂
    
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    11/29/2016 at 12:05 AM Reply
    1. mother wintermoon
      
      I will stop by to check it out! 😊
      
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      11/29/2016 at 12:08 AM Reply
Keith

I love your close to a sharpened resolve following the defiance of indifference. Sometimes, we need a wake up call to gather our fortitude and indifference is an emotion of apathy that can be more offensive than antagonism.

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11/26/2016 at 9:51 PM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  Yes Keith exactly! Indifference is more offensive and can be more dangerous as it’s often cloaked and presented as something else. I was wondering if this poem was too obscure. Thank you! I appreciate your insight and comment!
  
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  11/28/2016 at 12:11 AM Reply
Grace

I love the ending lines, very inspiring to read ~

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11/26/2016 at 8:08 PM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  Thank you gracious Grace. ❤ I appreciate your feedback and visit.
  
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  11/28/2016 at 12:13 AM Reply
katiemiafrederick

i muSt say.. mY
friEnd.. iN my
Catholic
church
thiS
sHarding
of stain glass
into dArk iS
precisely
A way
i fELt
in metaphor
as a Trump and
not a horn was lauded…
iT could be funny now for
‘unbelievers’.. iF hE wasn’t real…

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11/26/2016 at 7:10 PM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  Hello there! Indeed, current events are running through the veins of this poem. You are astute my friend. Peace and blessings you. 💜
  
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  11/27/2016 at 12:46 AM Reply
  1. katiemiafrederick
    
    Thanks.. my friend..
    i find it inspiring..:)
    
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    11/27/2016 at 1:02 AM Reply
    1. mother wintermoon
      
      😊
      
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      12/05/2016 at 6:06 PM Reply
Gail A Eichinger

Hi MWM and Happy Thanksgiving and Christmas season to you ❤ your words are on fire – sharp and edged, piercing and passionate- filled with truth – and so it is that when we surrender we have hope again – a new light to emerges from the struggle in the darkness – – a way to "be" that is true – no matter what that truth is
Love Gail
peace…..

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11/26/2016 at 4:11 PM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  Hi Gail! Happy everything to you! How are you dear? Did you have a good Thanksgiving with your hubby?
  
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  11/27/2016 at 12:44 AM Reply
  1. Gail A Eichinger
    
    We had a peaceful, simple, grateful and loving day. I hope you did as well
    Love, Gail
    peace…..
    
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    11/27/2016 at 3:22 PM Reply
    1. mother wintermoon
      
      I kept it simple too. Holidays can be really tough times emotionally. I’m glad you had a loving, peaceful day. Those are the best kind! Thank you for your feedback on my poem. It is very much appreciated. (((Hugs))) and love, MW 💜💕
      
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      11/28/2016 at 12:22 AM Reply
    2. mother wintermoon
      
      Will you be posting again soon on your blog? I miss your posts. ❤️
      
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      11/28/2016 at 12:31 AM Reply
dornahainds

OHs! WOWs!
Such superb fierceness and passion. 🌹

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11/26/2016 at 3:44 PM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  Thanks so much darling Dorna!! 💖
  
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  02/01/2017 at 7:33 PM Reply
  1. dornahainds
    
    Many Happy Returns, MW. (@–>–)
    
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    02/01/2017 at 9:06 PM Reply
    1. mother wintermoon
      
      Thank you love. XO
      
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      02/02/2017 at 5:41 PM Reply
Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

The two parts, beginning with a fall and continuing into hope works so well.. I can see the hope in that end.

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11/26/2016 at 2:49 PM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  Thanks Bjorn! Yes, the ending is strong with hope.
  
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  11/28/2016 at 12:27 AM Reply
kaykuala (@hankkaykuala)

The face of your image looms,
burned into my naked flesh,

There is an overpowering strength just remembering someone that it can distress one’s mind!

Hank

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11/26/2016 at 11:33 AM Reply
1. mother wintermoon
  
  You nailed it Hank! Thanks much for your insightful visit and feedback. 😊
  
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