Camille

She was out there in the dark
A brooding, angry monster
She attacked, screaming in fury
Wind gauges flattened and futile
She came to purge, to cleanse...

*Wind speed estimated at 230 MPH 
Sumitted for: Black Eyed Susan's contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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George   Avatar
May 30, 2014 at 4:30 AM
This blows me away. lol....... Gppd one, Tim. Lainie
Sirak Avatar
April 17, 2014 at 7:17 AM
Wonderful descriptions! I went through one hurricane and that was enough for me!
Allison Avatar
April 14, 2014 at 2:40 PM
Incredible imagery of something I have only ever seen on TV (thankfully) hugs Jan xx
Macmillan Avatar
April 14, 2014 at 9:28 AM
Good last line, but I think the second line would work better with just brooding. It is a strong enough adjective. Another idea is to use brood in the first line, which would make it stronger. She broods in the dark. Screaming in fury is a bit cliché. Now, purge? Purge I liked. Hope you had a good weekend. Read your blog. Chose not to leave a comment on it. Soup mail :) Re: Hopelessness. Cheers Cyndi
Guzzi Avatar
April 13, 2014 at 8:33 PM
Ok here you go not narrative, verse or free verse - ask yourself how is this any different from any other description of a hurricane? [ Deb's ducking the tomato!] ;) Light & Love Cher
Ryerson Avatar
April 13, 2014 at 9:09 PM
AND, I owe you some comments too...Phony blog huh?
Ryerson Avatar
April 13, 2014 at 9:08 PM
So what is the form then Deb? Blank verse? (No need to duck cause my aim is VERY bad)Thanks for the blog comment...
Carrillo Avatar
April 13, 2014 at 9:21 AM
This is good Tim. I have only been in one, that was Rita. It was a mess after it was over. We had no power for 8 days, some people for more. Thanks for sharing. Sorry about the entry. Luclla
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 1:14 AM
gosh this one did not place?? What a shame . I think you did a great job with it. A mentor, huh?? Just tell me what you want to know, my friend. I was three days gone from here except to do a bit of blogging yesterday. just now I caught up after being here two hours!! Ahhhh, sweet relief.
Guzzi Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 3:14 PM
Hurricane yes? Did they ever name them after men at all? I think we have a lot of rough weather coming. Light & Love
Ryerson Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 3:31 PM
Yes they did Deb...The first was Hurricane Fredrick who I had the misfortune of meeting in person. He was not a very friendly fella and seemed to be in a VERY bad mood...
Andresen Avatar
April 1, 2014 at 7:22 AM
... Glad it was not me ... :) --- well done Tim! - I wish you a nice day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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