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Personification of the elements contest

  Sponsor: Miranda Hawley ~ 9/16/23

Beaten By Wind and Rain

The wind persisted in blowing me about,
whipping the willow branches with its beat.
It continuously raged, a tempest storm,
a force of nature that never bows in defeat.

Now, its companion has soaked me through
Rain has chilled me right down to the bone.
It's brought weapons of hail, the size of plums,
pummeling me as if it were throwing stones.

My tears have mingled with drops of cold rain.
Gale force winds have taken me to my knees.
It sounds as if it's screaming my name...
I reply, "Release me from your throes, please."

If wind and rain could screech in laughter,
I'd swear I heard them cackling like witches.
My thoughts were scattered; I was filled with fear,
as wind hurled hail stones with well-aimed pitches.

I had no strength in me to fight nature's opponents.
Combined in combat, they held far too much power.
No longer could I hold either of them at bay,
I cringed and withered as if I were a wilting flower.
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Rose  Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 3:36 PM
excellent poetry, congrats on your big win girl, fantastic !
Lane Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 4:23 PM
Thank you, Vie.
Emate Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 10:14 PM
This is picturesque and nicely written. I'm deeply drawn. Congratulations, Lin on your deserved top win.
Lane Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 4:22 PM
Thanks very much.
Hawley Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 6:42 PM
Congratulations on your high win in my contest. This came to life and that is what I like about it.
Lane Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 8:16 PM
Thanks ever so much for the honor, Miranda. I'm grateful for a place on your winning list.
Beaufort Avatar
September 17, 2023 at 9:31 AM
Wonderful poem, Lin. We need to get used to giving in because the forces of nature are much more powerful than we are....although many don't believe it (yet).
Lane Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 8:16 PM
I've been used to it all my life, Duke. I live in New Orleans and have been through my share of hurricanes. Thanks for commenting.
Connelly Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 2:50 PM
The kind of weather I've always loved personified in a well worded poem Lin. I especially liked the "throwing" and "throes", and the pummeling of plum sized hail stones. Thanks
Lane Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 8:15 PM
Thanks for letting me know what interested you most, Jeff.
M  Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 12:17 PM
Hey Lin….l love weather like that ….your poem made me feel l was there also. Unfortunately, l cannot say it as beautifully as you….l just say “its really windy with heavy rain” haha!! Debx
Lane Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 8:04 PM
lol Deb, your comments always make me laugh. Thank you.
Lindley Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 7:40 AM
My good friend this is a fine and powerful new creation. A very fine description of wind's power and destruction when it is angered. Closing stanza tells how we feel when wind strikes us in anger. Another fav and good luck in the contest too. God bless you.
Lindley Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 12:08 PM
All are well deserved praise my good friend. Your poetry always has that top class written into it.... Such verses serve as a learning point to any poets that may be just starting out. God bless you..
Lane Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 7:54 AM
You're being quite generous with handing me so many favors today, Robert. Please know I'm grateful for each one. Thank you.
Allison Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 7:20 AM
wonderful personification Lin, I am struggling to even think about this contest. Hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 7:25 AM
I have time to spare since I'm still not sure I'm no longer contagious, so I looked at the list and this came to mind. Thank you, Jan.
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