Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

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 February 25, 2018 at 10:16 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! : ) Joseph P. DiMino February 25, 2018 at 10:42 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 February 24, 2018 at 9:21 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 Joseph P. DiMino February 25, 2018 at 10:40 AM Thank you so much for the encouragement, Susan; bless you my friend. Have a beautiful day!

Harry Horsman February 20, 2018 at 4:40 PM Clever poetry, also love the way you take one there. Joseph P. DiMino February 22, 2018 at 9:39 AM Hi Harry; thank you so much. Have a great day my friend! Joseph P. DiMino February 21, 2018 at 2:00 AM Thank you, Harry; so pleased to read your positive feedback. Thank you for the encouragement. Joe.

Silent One February 16, 2018 at 5:48 AM Silence can be a messenger, I totally agree with that line.. You expressed your feelings very well... Joseph P. DiMino February 16, 2018 at 10:51 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!