Brave the Storm

Contemptuous clouds were looming largely.
Their overhead disdain exuded warm
phlegmatic spittle on me angrily.
Conspiring gales abet the raging storm.
The thunderous claps reverberated
abusive oaths, some four-lettered words --Bang!
and boom! -- resumed throughout the tempested
display. Below, I protested, harangued:
" I stand amidst your heavenly vengeance
composed and wet. Your threats of torrent might 
impresses only the meek. If by chance
you see me tremble --not because of fright.
I shiver only from the cold my friend.
Rain! Blow! And Clap! I'll brave it till the end."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ahearn Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 6:19 PM
Ralph, I'm glad you enjoyed both poems. Thanks for commenting.
Sergi Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 7:52 AM
Hi Albert, nice to know you: A perfectly depicted poem of a brave storm and a brave person releasing expletives on it. I also enjoyed you poem on Alcholism.
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May 22, 2014 at 11:50 AM
Albert, Congratulations, on having your poem featured on the Poetry Soup's home page. Hope you are enjoying the exposure. Hugs & Love ~SKAT~
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May 22, 2014 at 3:26 PM
I always enjoy a comment like yours, Skat A
Ahearn Avatar
May 22, 2014 at 5:25 AM
I'm glad you liked it Diane. Thank you for commenting.
Christian Avatar
May 22, 2014 at 4:59 AM
a well written poem, calm comes after the storm
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