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Contest Ceraunophilia sponsor Craig Cornish 7/1/26

Ceraunophilia

I feel a cold rush of wind against my skin
as dark clouds cascade across the sky
saturating my eyes with an ominous promise
    of what's to come
light flashes in the distance
a deep resounding sound rolls toward me    
    in a loud gathering force
I am immersed in the oncoming storm
and its powerful unforgiving nature
churning the blood in my veins
binding me to nature's violent vibrancy

I'm no guest cowering in fear, rather a participant
    in its reality
about to break open above the earth
    with a burst of energy
I breathe in the scene of visual sensations
and dream of being windborne with the clouds
finding unity with this tempest
draping the world in a rumbling atmospheric darkness
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Kauffman Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Congratulations on your win, Frederic! Blessings for all of the storms in your line.
Puddifoot Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 1:16 PM
an atmospheric piece, vividly describes the violence and power of a storm...thx for commenting on my work
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
draping the world in a rumbling atmospheric darkness - there is both wonder and fear when a storm erupts. I felt the storm with you.
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