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Before the Day Turned Into Night

Before the day turned into night,
my eyes I lifted to the light
and what I saw gave me a fright.
Black, bruised – an ominous sight!

Clouds shifted, swirling with the wind.
I could not tell where they would end.
I spotted the trees sway and bend,
hoping their branches could defend.

Running, clawing to get inside.
"Have mercy on me, please," I cried,
not wanting my backside deep-fried
by lightening that struck beside.

As I shut my welcoming door,
the skies loosed a raging downpour.

Copyright © Linda Alice Fowler | Year Posted 2024

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Joseph May Date: 3/31/2024 10:15:00 AM Very nicely penned Linda, Congrats ion your win Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/31/2024 10:28:00 AM Many thanks Joseph. hugs :)

Marilene Evans Date: 3/28/2024 1:47:00 PM Congratulations. I remember I was going from the hotel to the airport in Missouri, heavy downpour, thunder and lightning. Had to get off the road, turned the engine off and waited. That was damn scary. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/29/2024 6:25:00 AM That is scary. I have done the same when caught in a torrential downpour...often with hail. Yikes! Thanks for your visit and congrats Marilene! :)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/27/2024 10:40:00 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your powerful write. Weather is a powerful thing. My brother was hit with lightening... Have a blessed day........... Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/28/2024 9:59:00 AM Thank you for your kind comments dear Paula. So sorry about your brother! hugs and blessings; Linda :)

Charles Messina Date: 3/26/2024 9:57:00 PM Linda, lightning is quite scary. So glad you didn't get struck and your back didn't get "Deep fried" (lol) love that. Congratulations on your top win with this terrific write! Hugs Charlie Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/28/2024 9:58:00 AM Many thanks Charlie. I kind of sniggered as I wrote that deep-fried backside line, too. ;);) I appreciate you Charlie! :)

Janice Canerdy Date: 2/11/2024 6:15:00 AM SO well done, Linda! Janice Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 2/11/2024 9:24:00 AM Hi Janice - truly appreciate your visit and comment. :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 2/9/2024 11:00:00 AM Loved your description of a storm increasing. Great imagery. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 2/9/2024 12:09:00 PM Many thanks dear Victor. hugs, :)

Joanna Daniel Date: 2/7/2024 4:59:00 AM Great imagery, Linda:) Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 2/8/2024 8:00:00 AM Hello dear friend. I hope all is going well for you. Many thanks for taking time to visit! :)

Bill Baker Date: 2/6/2024 10:21:00 PM Intense poetry, Linda, written well to form. I could feel the panic and the relief. good poetry, my friend. Hugs, Bill Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 2/8/2024 8:02:00 AM Hi Bill. I was thinking this could also apply to the West Texas sand storms I've experienced - the ones that rip the skin off. LOL hugs, Linda

Jerry Brotherton Date: 2/5/2024 8:56:00 PM So glad you made it safely. Such stunning imagery, I can feel the hair on the back of my neck bristling. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 2/6/2024 6:37:00 AM LOL. Thanks Jerry. :)

Valsa George Date: 2/5/2024 5:09:00 AM The cloud ridden sky and its ominous appearance just before the downpour is beautifully penned ! I dread such dark skies pierced by needles of lightning ..... ! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 2/5/2024 5:07:00 PM Hello dear Valsa. Quite beautiful, but can be perilous. Thanks you for commenting on my stormy sky. :)