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Sponsor : Edward Ibeh , Date 19 May 2025

A bizarre light show streaked across the sky. The blinding lightning seemed to explode and electrify. a l o n g w i t h t h e t h u n d e r Vivid flashes of color to the clouds and everything under. Striking blasts of illumination floodlit the night. In total awe we eagerly witnessed this amazing sight. Breaking the silence, more crashes of thunder came booming down. Deafening the unsuspecting residence of our Sydney town. A mind boggling spectacle was being played out. Unable to hear ourselves think, we couldn't even shout. A memorable night, never happened before, maybe never again. Now along with the thunder, comes torrents of rain.

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Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/21/2025 2:01:00 PM

' Vivid flashes of color to the clouds and everything under. ' This image leaves me in complete awe. There's something about the rain that creates a beautiful mood for me. Sometimes a thunderstorm can, as long as it's not too intense. Your thoughts take me to this moment. Congratulations Speaks Volumes, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/21/2025 12:26:00 PM

Back with congrats! Enjoy your POTD!

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/21/2025 12:49:00 PM

Thanx so much Kim. Off the subject but I wanted to tell you that I love your name. We have one daughter and we gave her only one name. All of 3 letters, she is Kim. Have a gr8 day Kim.

One Uotes

Date: 5/21/2025 12:06:00 PM

Love the lightning bolt, its very attractive, and congratulations

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/21/2025 12:51:00 PM

Thank You so much One, and Welcome to Soup. Have a great day.

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/21/2025 9:36:00 AM

Wen, what a fantastic rhyme, imagery and display. Loved the lightning bolt! So happy to see this day. Congratulations on the POTD, SV! ENJOY ~XO

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/21/2025 12:43:00 PM

Thank you sweet friend, its funny I honestly dont see the merit in this one, that others say they see, but hey, who am I to argue with all you good poets. Have a great day !

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 5/21/2025 7:50:00 AM

Hello Speaks, congratulations on your POTD win with this fantastically beautiful poem. Loved your creative style. Wishing you a wonderful day as you celebrate.

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/21/2025 8:26:00 AM

Such a warm encouraging comment Zyrool. Thank you so very much. Best wishes from Wen.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/21/2025 7:47:00 AM

Oh, in Sydney? Always good weather there when we visited but of course a storm can strike any time, anywhere. Very picturesque poem, SV. Warmest congratulations on POTD

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/21/2025 8:15:00 AM

Copied from my reply to Tom: The scariest was the red dust storm that Sydney had in 2009! It reached right out to the suburbs, I woke up to see all the windows of our house glowing red. EVERYTHING OUTSIDE WAS RED ! I raced round to find the fire, it was eerie ! Turned on the news to see it was a freaky dust storm. Maybe it should be my next topic. Google Sydney AU red dust storm 2009 to see amazing RED pictures. Thanks for your comment.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/21/2025 7:22:00 AM

Wendy, congratulations on POTD.

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/21/2025 8:13:00 AM

Thank you so much Tania. Your comment is appreciated. :)

Ink Empress

Date: 5/21/2025 6:11:00 AM

Gosh so scary. But vividly beautiful like a stunning painting , so picturesque, that i could see electrified skies and hear the sound of thunder. I really love this prompt. Altho im Scared of thunderstorms. Nice to see your poem featured dear SV, congratulations! Well deserved! Sending you light always

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/21/2025 7:54:00 AM

Thanks so much Empress, with more of your stunning light, I'm smiling. BTW have a quick look at the first comment on my what makes me smile poem :)

Tom Woody

Date: 5/21/2025 5:43:00 AM

I wish I had seen it... from the safety of my home. Awesome poem and worthy of being todays featured one

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/21/2025 8:10:00 AM

The scariest was the red dust storm that Sydney had in 2009! It reached right out to the suburbs, I woke up to see all the windows of our house glowing red. EVERYTHING OUTSIDE WAS RED ! I raced round to find the fire, it was eerie ! Turned on the news to see it was a freaky dust storm. Maybe it should be my next topic. Google Sydney AU red dust storm 2009 to see amazing RED pictures. Thanks for your comment Tom.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 5/21/2025 5:42:00 AM

Atmospheric POTD Wen and I am delighted to see you get placed on the podium :) I've had lots of fun recently with these hybrid shape poems. Good luck if for a contest x

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/21/2025 8:00:00 AM

That's what its all about my dear friend, having fun. Choose the way you like to do it best,,,,, and forget the rest. Thanks for the luck D, I think I will need it. :)

Karen Jones

Date: 5/21/2025 2:57:00 AM

Congratulations on your vivid potd!

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/21/2025 7:55:00 AM

Thanks so much Karen/ Best wishes.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/21/2025 1:17:00 AM

- "Striking blasts of illumination floodlit the night. In total awe we eagerly witnessed this amazing sight."- The forces of nature are an impressive sight - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., well deserved :) - ... and good luck in the contest :) - hugs

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/21/2025 7:52:00 AM

Thanks so much Anne-Lise, and another hug, I'm smiling. BTW have a quick look at the first comment on my what makes me smile poem :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/19/2025 11:17:00 AM

Wow! I’ve witnessed a couple things. One night many years ago (shouldn’t be so but it is…lol) we stayed downstairs in our split level home the whole night (our family of five) The storm exacted over our residence all night long thunder and lightning with us as the center. I was at a ballgame (Durham Bulls) Storm was like watching a choreographed performance from the great beyond. LOVE and FAVE

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/21/2025 6:55:00 AM

Oh Kim, I so appreciate your beautiful comments. To know that you have time to read them and better still, you like them makes feel so good. I am glad you like this one and thank you so much for the fave. Every best wish from Wen.