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A Quiet Choice

The storm is yet a distance, vocals still at zero, naught-- though lightning does appear; and like my ear was ***** I tilt to listen...then hearing nothing, resign to glisten; Silence can be a messenger; here light a pigeon carrier, waking with stirring charges cold articulate within--carrion of a harmony city grating long left dumb. Vivid flashes now make clear all clouds no slivered linings; as monstrous canons would interfere-- shoot them splattering down-- but storm seems lost its rolling-tongue; or, perhaps--a higher-power reconsidered; deciding if riotous voice that every tingly cochlea-body when thundered will have a quiet choice. Sponsor: Brenda Chiri Contest Name: Describe a thunder storm without the sense of sound

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/25/2018 10:16:00 AM

You convey your noiseless thunderstorm uniquely and wonderfully in this poem Joe! Here in Hawaii we have huge rainstorms without thunder. Only occasionally will we hear thunder, so when it does thunder we enjoy the excitement! Best of luck n the contest my friend! : )

Joe Dimino
Date: 2/25/2018 10:42:00 AM

Hi Connie; I did not know that about Hawaii. I can see how thunder would be exciting. It is so majestic, towering to the senses. Have a great day my friend! Thank you.

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/24/2018 9:21:00 PM

I agree, silence can speak volumes and is an apt messenger indeed! A beautifully expressed poem Joe with thoughtful imagery that teases the imagination; 'but storm seems lost its rolling-tongue' - just an example of how wondrous and poetic your lines are.. Best wishes for a win! ~Susan

Joe Dimino
Date: 2/25/2018 10:40:00 AM

Thank you so much for the encouragement, Susan; bless you my friend. Have a beautiful day!

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/20/2018 4:40:00 PM

Clever poetry, also love the way you take one there.

Joe Dimino
Date: 2/22/2018 9:39:00 AM

Hi Harry; thank you so much. Have a great day my friend!

Joe Dimino
Date: 2/21/2018 2:00:00 AM

Thank you, Harry; so pleased to read your positive feedback. Thank you for the encouragement. Joe.

Silent One

Date: 2/16/2018 5:48:00 AM

Silence can be a messenger, I totally agree with that line.. You expressed your feelings very well...

Joe Dimino
Date: 2/16/2018 10:51:00 AM

Hi Si; thank you. I don't usually start with a theme when I write, but decide to write...and then write until a line that clicks, throw everything else away, and begin from there. But I wanted to challenge myself. No good to be stuck in one's ways too long. It is good to be around other writers for inspiration as well as companionship. I hope the work has some merit. Blessings my friend!