Cloudburst

two bodies shudder
locked arms and legs disengage…
wild wind rushes in
agitated the tent flees
they took an early shower

© Harry J Horsman 2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

12
Buehler Avatar
March 5, 2023 at 9:48 AM
Much drama and action is conveyed in few words, through your brilliant writing, Harry. I much enjoyed visiting this wild, stormy scene. :)
Lawrence Avatar
March 4, 2023 at 6:59 AM
I am taken away in your intense imagery dear Harry ! What a gift you have to describe this scene in a few words .Wonderful … Bravo ! Big hugs, Susan :) Hope you are smiling and feeling better .
Ricci Avatar
March 4, 2023 at 1:51 AM
Good Morning hh. The tanka is such an under rated format. Your moment and scene are both lovely with imagery. Thank you for sharing with us. May today be a good day. Enjoy the weekend. Blessings always. (smile)
Sands Avatar
March 3, 2023 at 8:23 AM
Well written Harry. That sure can happen fast. Take care, my friend :)
Sangster - K Avatar
March 3, 2023 at 4:42 AM
Wonderful visuals Harry! The power behind a storm can be quite scary. I enjoyed reading your "Cloudburst" this morning. Hugs to you my friend :-)
Legros Kelley Avatar
March 2, 2023 at 7:38 PM
Oh, my goodness Harry! I did see a tent flip over and blow away, happily, nobody was in it at the time!
Tor Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 9:46 PM
It happens fast Harry before you know it your in it and running for cover. Well written my friend...
Volumes Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 8:10 PM
What a shock ! Harry you wrote in 5 little lines, what would take most of us a page to write, and yet every detail, every shivery deluge, and windy thief stealing their tent, right up to the unexpected soaking they received. Wonderful Harry. A delight to read.
Proxenos Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 1:14 PM
Such a powerful, clever 'Cloudburst' of a poem Harry my Friend, Thoroughly enjoyed and always appreciate your excellent succinct humor. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Gasun Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 7:10 AM
Brilliant tanka my dear friend Harry. Thanks a lot for sharing again another creative and stellar poem of yours. God bless you always and your writings. Take care always my dear friend. Hugs
Goff Avatar
February 27, 2023 at 7:39 PM
Love good tanka's Harry! You nailed a crisp twisting last line, artful poets like yourself are quite accomplished at this sorta magic!
Rose  Avatar
February 27, 2023 at 1:14 PM
frivolity of life transient moments and wind bursts of change, all can be re arranged at a moment's notice dear Harry, lovely Haiku :)
Messina Avatar
February 27, 2023 at 12:57 PM
What a bummer...or was it? Love this! Nice work, Harry
George Avatar
February 26, 2023 at 10:41 PM
Cloudburst is something abrupt and unanticipated. You have brought its force and fury so well, harry !
Wolf Avatar
February 26, 2023 at 7:22 PM
Vintage Harry Horseman, I'd say. A lively combination of the possible, the impossible, the hilarious, and the realism of it -- all in five lines!
Parker Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 3:32 PM
Visual snapshot speaks volumes, HH. ~;o)
Romios Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 10:10 AM
Hi Harry, a refrshing Haiku. Prayers from Panagiota
Poet Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 6:39 AM
An outburst of clouds always has that effect. Harry, you paint vivid pictures. I hope you continue to feel good my friend.
Pandit Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 6:10 AM
Cloudburst will do that every time. Dynamic images you convey Harry. Stay well my friend.
Rees Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 6:08 AM
What a picture! Shame we can’t see the video. Great story, succinctly written.
Kendrick Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 5:05 AM
That would be a terrifying shower. LOL..Creative work or did it happen to you? Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
Maverick Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 4:08 AM
The weather said douch'e Harry.' Which you so well convey; today.'
Buhagiar Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 1:35 AM
I can imagine the disaster on that camping site.
Cunningham Avatar
February 24, 2023 at 11:28 PM
Time to get up says mother nature, they didn't anchor it enough, we live and learn Hope your on the mend Harry. Tom
Boles Avatar
February 24, 2023 at 9:27 PM
Mother nature at her best, giving humans an endurance test, it's time for a quick break. Short and sweet, Harry! Well done...ab
12
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace