Notes About The Poem

This form is called a monotetra, invented by Michael Walker.
Each stanza contains 4 lines in monorhyme.
Each line has 8 syllables. The 4th line is 4 syllables repeated.

A Stormy Night

Lightning blazes across the sky,
Thunder rumbles in quick reply.
Gusty winds cause debris to fly,
While children cry, while children cry.

Torrential rains fall night to day.
Roads are flooded and washed away.
Nature's wrath causing much dismay,
While people pray, while people pray.

A rainbow arcs across the sky,
As stormy clouds go swiftly by.
The sun comes out the earth to dry.
Now comes a sigh, now comes a sigh.

2/24/13

for Shadow Hamilton's "Your Favourite Old Poem #3" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Deschler Avatar
July 1, 2015 at 10:21 PM
Yes, there is always beauty after the storm... I really enjoyed the rhyming and smooth flow of your poem. Very well written! Congrats on the win, Kim!
A   Avatar
June 30, 2015 at 6:48 PM
Kim, Congratulations on your old favorite poem. Always ~LINDA~
Merryman Avatar
July 1, 2015 at 9:40 PM
Thank you, Linda!
Nunez Avatar
June 28, 2015 at 12:18 PM
A lovely read, Kim. Like Richard, I read it out loud the second time. Delightful form! while the subject isn't, it certainly is very interesting.
Merryman Avatar
June 28, 2015 at 4:16 PM
Thank you, KIm! It's a very easy form. You should try it.
Lamoureux Avatar
June 28, 2015 at 9:54 AM
This was fun to read out loud. Great job, congratulations.
Merryman Avatar
June 28, 2015 at 4:14 PM
Thank you, Richard! I'm so glad you like it!
A  Avatar
June 28, 2015 at 12:54 AM
Kim, Congrats on your win......Love SKAT
Merryman Avatar
June 28, 2015 at 4:13 PM
Thank you, SKAT!
Sietesantos Avatar
June 27, 2015 at 9:39 AM
You and I definitely share a fascination for storms:-)! Love this excellent Monotetra/Monorhyme. Congratulations, my friend on your high placement! Warmest regards. Pandita
Merryman Avatar
June 28, 2015 at 4:12 PM
When you live in Florida, thunderstorms are the norm year round. Thank you for your comment!
Hamilton Avatar
June 27, 2015 at 5:24 AM
very interesting form Kim and I do get it clever pen Congrats on placing hugs
Merryman Avatar
June 28, 2015 at 4:08 PM
Thank you for my placement, Shadow! I appreciate it!
Guzzi Avatar
June 22, 2013 at 4:08 PM
I don't get line 4, it's more than 4 syllables and it doesn't repeat the first 4 syllables of the poem? HELP L & L
Dietrich Avatar
June 15, 2013 at 9:01 PM
hey it reminds me of some other form i used to know about. The name escapes me now. Anyway, this is a perfect example to show us of the form!!
Longfall Avatar
June 8, 2013 at 11:29 AM
This flows so smoothly with wonderful content. I am a fan of your writing.
Zerbst Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 10:18 PM
Astounding poem! I can't think how I missed reading it before now. I like the form you have here, you did a great job with it and it is perfect for the poem.
Dom Avatar
April 16, 2013 at 1:47 AM
fantastic quatrain! I like the refrain; very effective.
Macfarlane Avatar
March 30, 2013 at 2:58 PM
I love to watch a good storm, just don't like all the damage that they do...Awesome write! Hugs
Squyres Avatar
February 27, 2013 at 4:58 PM
Love it !! Fantastic !!! You've caught the feelings of many during a storm so well as well as the relief when it passes. Wonderfully written !!
Gildersleeve Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 1:17 PM
Great visual and it flowed fluidly. Best wishes on the contest. Warm Smiles, Connie
Ober Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 7:31 AM
Kim, this is wonderful! I love watching thunderstorms - and I felt like I was watching one while reading this gem!
May Avatar
February 24, 2013 at 7:37 PM
I enjoyed this wonderful write Kim....winning wishes
Muzzey Avatar
February 24, 2013 at 7:29 PM
Kim, you have penned a wonderful monorhyme, I enjoyed the read. Best to you in the contest, I'm sure this is a winner!~ Caryl
Guzzi Avatar
February 24, 2013 at 3:19 PM
Thanks so much for stopping by my writes. I love WATCHING storms! Light & Love
Burns Avatar
February 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Hello Kim, this is a very good interpretation of a storm ending with the promise of God to never destroy the world in a flood again. Sometimes the storms we encounter in this day in time are quite intense and can test our fate but in my life God always comes through. Ver good poem Maam, I look forward to reading more.
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