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A Storm Is Brewing


A storm is brewing, strong and proud,
     a dense and heavy somber view,
like smoke-filled billows that enshroud
     the splendor of earth's sky of blue.

With blankets of gray thunderheads
    A storm is brewing, strong and proud;
and as the thick of darkness spreads
     they roar their thunder clear and loud.

Neath sky of blue, the storm has plowed;
     its eerie colors deeper grow.
A storm is brewing, strong and proud
     as gusty winds begin to blow.

The deep, blue sky lies neath the quilt 
     of patchwork clouds of gray that shroud.
Now blacker still, its anger built;
     A storm is brewing, strong and proud.


April 17, 2016

~8th Place~
Premiere Contest: The Perfect Storm
Sponsor: Craig Cornish
Judged: 10/06/2017

~4th Place~
Contest: Hurricanes
Sponsor: Julie Rodeheaver 
Judged: 09/12/2017

~1st Place~
Contest: A Storm Is Brewing
Sponsor: Kelly Deschler
Judged: 05/15/201
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 4/1/2020 5:20:00 PM
Sandra, an excellent quatern with beautiful flow and rhyme choices, and so descriptive of the roiling clouds. Congrats on your #1 placement ~ John
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Date: 4/1/2020 4:30:00 PM
An eloquent flow and beautifully versed, Sandra, well-done indeed, worthy for 1st place, my grateful thanks for your participation, Aloha William
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Date: 10/7/2017 9:08:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with this powerful quatern. The power of the storm is in the power of your words.
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Date: 10/7/2017 12:54:00 AM
Sandra - Congratulations on your well-deserved win with this wonderful write - blessings and keep up the great work, my friend! :-)
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Date: 10/6/2017 9:49:00 PM
Congrats Sandra on another fine win. with this excellent poem, I like the repeating refrain!
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Date: 10/6/2017 6:52:00 PM
Sandra, a beautiful write, congratulations on your win and I love your image too !
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/6/2017 7:52:00 PM
Thank you once again, Constance! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 9/13/2017 8:30:00 PM
Sandra, congratulations on your win hugs Eve
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/6/2017 7:52:00 PM
Thank you so much, Eve. Sandra
Date: 9/13/2017 12:03:00 AM
Congratulations, Sandra on your placement on nice depiction of hurricane.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 10/6/2017 7:51:00 PM
Thank you once again, Subimal, for your supportive comments. Sandra
Date: 5/8/2017 7:42:00 AM
So beautiful, Sandra! How lovely a storm. Congrats, Sandra!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/8/2017 6:48:00 PM
Thank you very much, Kim! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 5/7/2017 7:46:00 PM
An excellent write, Sandra! Congrats to you on your win
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/8/2017 6:48:00 PM
Thank you again, White Wolf! Sandra
Date: 5/18/2016 7:07:00 AM
Congrats Sandra, for your well, deserved top placement in the contest!! ;-)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/8/2017 6:47:00 PM
Thank you very much, Teddy, for your nice comment and congrats! Sandra
Date: 5/17/2016 6:39:00 PM
A 7-plus, Sandra--skillfully-written powerful poem! Janice
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/17/2016 6:45:00 PM
Thank you very much, Janice. I appreciate your nice comment and rating. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 5/17/2016 6:38:00 PM
A 7-plus, Sandra--skillfully-written powerful poem! Janice
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Date: 5/17/2016 6:38:00 PM
A 7-plus, Sandra--skillfully-written powerful poem! Janice
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Date: 5/17/2016 5:03:00 AM
Awesome Sandra! How beautifully you have rhymed your quatrains! Congrats!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/17/2016 6:46:00 PM
Thank you, Balveen. I appreciate your uplifting comment and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 5/16/2016 10:32:00 PM
Congrats on your top win Sandra
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/17/2016 6:48:00 PM
Thank you, Joseph. I appreciate your visit and congrats! Sandra
Date: 5/16/2016 9:19:00 PM
Wonderful write,Sandra, Congratulation on your win! Hugs Eve
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/17/2016 6:48:00 PM
Thank you so much, Eve, for your nice comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 5/16/2016 9:05:00 PM
Sandra, congrats on your win. Well deserved 1st place.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/17/2016 6:49:00 PM
Thank you very much, Rob. So nice of you to stop with with your congratulations. Sandra
Date: 5/16/2016 10:23:00 AM
Just so "wow" Sandra,congratulations!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/17/2016 6:50:00 PM
Thank you, Sara. I appreciate your stopping by with your nice comment and congrats. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 5/16/2016 1:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful win, dear Sandra!! Very glad this won!! :) :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/17/2016 6:51:00 PM
Thank you, Sneha, for your uplifting comment and congratulations. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 5/15/2016 10:58:00 PM
Congrats Sandra another great win...
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/17/2016 6:52:00 PM
Thank you very much, Charlie. Sandra
Date: 5/15/2016 10:36:00 PM
Congratulations Sandra on the placement of the contest
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/17/2016 6:52:00 PM
Thank you so much, Nayda. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 5/15/2016 10:13:00 PM
A wonderful win for you Sandra, with this worthy entry! Big congrats to you my friend! # 7 ; )
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/17/2016 6:53:00 PM
Hi, Connie, thank you so much for stopping by with your nice comment, congrats and rating. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 5/15/2016 8:52:00 PM
An excellent poem, Sandra. I liked your use of repetition here, almost mimicking the way a storm seems to come and dissipate in waves... Congratulations on a first place win!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/15/2016 9:16:00 PM
Thank you so much, Kelly. I enjoyed writing for your contest, and I really appreciate my fine placement. Thanks again! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 4/18/2016 9:01:00 AM
This is magnificent!! Hope it does very well in the contest!! :) :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 4/18/2016 3:32:00 PM
Thank you so much, Sneha! I appreciate your visit and uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra
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