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After a Storm

The day after a storm shades the skies in blackness, shoutings of rain subside in the blueness of day where puffy clouds reside. The day after a storm quenches the scorched, sere earth, clamor of birds is heard – a chaotic chorale – theater of absurd The day after a storm betrays the Southern sun, the sad bruises hidden in amorphous phases peeking through, unbidden. The day after a storm, smectic layers emerge iridescent yet clear, suffusing the soulful, coaxing Sol to appear.

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Silent One

Date: 1/12/2024 11:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/12/2024 4:16:00 PM

Many thanks for your kind congratulations. :)

Emile Pinet

Date: 1/10/2024 11:12:00 AM

Congratulations Linda! Your descriptive poem "After a Storm", has earned you a distinguished placement in my poetry contest. I was strict, but your poem easily earned you a spot on the winner’s list. Very well done my friend, Emile.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/10/2024 11:39:00 AM

Many thanks for this placement and for your supportive comments Emile. I'm honored. :)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/31/2023 1:12:00 PM

Lovely, descriptive piece, Linda! Janice

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 1/2/2024 12:15:00 PM

Many thanks dear Janice. Have a lovely new year! :)

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 12/30/2023 12:35:00 PM

Awesome write enjoyed reading your poem have a blessed new year

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/31/2023 6:34:00 AM

Thank you for the warm wishes for the new year Yolanda. I appreciate your visit and comments so much! hugs and blessings for your new year and may joy and love flourish in your life. :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/28/2023 4:14:00 PM

I always enjoy the air after a storm...I enjoy the quiet that comes over the land and my heart. Living in Texas as I do, I've seen my fair share of storms....after decades I'm still a little afraid, especially with tornado clouds. Have a great evening. Sara

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/29/2023 7:38:00 AM

Hi Sara. I've lived in many places, but being a native Texan, I can say that only Texas has such beautiful storms. As you say, a certain quiet covers the land. I think tornado clouds are fascinating (from a distance). Happy New Year neighbor!

Miranda Hawley

Date: 12/28/2023 4:14:00 PM

I think you should write this poems Pre-quil and call it "Before The Storm". You did a great job with this though.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/29/2023 7:35:00 AM

Hmmmm. An interesting concept Miranda. I'll give that some thought. Thanks for the idea, and for your nice comment. :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/28/2023 11:42:00 AM

I love the aftermath of a storm, everything is still and the air feels fresher, sadly though it can leave destruction in its wake.. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/29/2023 7:34:00 AM

The air smells so fresh and refreshing afterward. I love a storm, not the destructive kind. Good to see you Tom. Thank you! :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/28/2023 10:47:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your "After a Storm." write. I have been in many bad storms. They sure are chaotic. "Happy New Year 2024" .................

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/28/2023 11:39:00 AM

Thank you dear Paula and a very happy New Year to you! :)