Linda Alice Fowler Poet Quatorzain

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.

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Joseph May March 31, 2024 at 10:15 AM Very nicely penned Linda, Congrats ion your win Linda Alice Fowler March 31, 2024 at 10:28 AM Many thanks Joseph. hugs :)

Marilene Evans March 28, 2024 at 1:47 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. Linda Alice Fowler March 29, 2024 at 6:25 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 March 27, 2024 at 10:40 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........... Linda Alice Fowler March 28, 2024 at 9:59 AM Thank you for your kind comments dear Paula. So sorry about your brother! hugs and blessings; Linda :)

Charles Messina March 26, 2024 at 9:57 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 Linda Alice Fowler March 28, 2024 at 9:58 AM Many thanks Charlie. I kind of sniggered as I wrote that deep-fried backside line, too. ;);) I appreciate you Charlie! :)

Janice Canerdy February 11, 2024 at 6:15 AM SO well done, Linda! Janice Linda Alice Fowler February 11, 2024 at 9:24 AM Hi Janice - truly appreciate your visit and comment. :)

Victor Buhagiar February 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM Loved your description of a storm increasing. Great imagery. Linda Alice Fowler February 9, 2024 at 12:09 PM Many thanks dear Victor. hugs, :)

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

Bill Baker February 6, 2024 at 10:21 PM Intense poetry, Linda, written well to form. I could feel the panic and the relief. good poetry, my friend. Hugs, Bill Linda Alice Fowler February 8, 2024 at 8:02 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 February 5, 2024 at 8:56 PM So glad you made it safely. Such stunning imagery, I can feel the hair on the back of my neck bristling. Linda Alice Fowler February 6, 2024 at 6:37 AM LOL. Thanks Jerry. :)

Valsa George February 5, 2024 at 5:09 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 ..... ! Linda Alice Fowler February 5, 2024 at 5:07 PM Hello dear Valsa. Quite beautiful, but can be perilous. Thanks you for commenting on my stormy sky. :)