Carol B. Poet Concrete

Fake News - Real Storm

Wicked news flash - torrential storm - Purple 
streaks of confusion striking. Violent grey 
clouds spinning its evil. Hatred scattered 
in shreds of hail. Waves pounding 
against our aching skulls. Who 
can live dangerously and ride 
their storm. To roll with the 
thunder and never see blue
sky.   These puddles of 
tears splashing out of
fear.    All that made a 
clear day is spiralling 
out of control. How?
can we keep calm.  
Wake from this 
never ending 
storm. Brace 
yourself this 
may be a 
false 
wea
th
er 
re
po
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t

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Joe Maverick June 12, 2021 at 6:18 AM Well Carol, I must say thank you for putting this Up, we must not be taken into the vortex of Misinformation; its so important to air the truth Which is what you have done So well here I Wonder if say only 10,000 other poets on this site Would agree? If any do who are reading this I ask them to speak the reality in the teeth of This dangerous storm'

Carl Jent January 8, 2018 at 1:19 PM Very Good poem, good style and lots of meaning. The news media is out of control or should I say totally controlled. I enjoyed this poem. I wrote a similar type poem about the news called 'Opinion About News Anchors' if you get time, check it out. Keep up the wonderful poems. Wayne

Justin Clason August 18, 2017 at 1:53 PM Really great work! Carol B. September 9, 2017 at 2:22 PM Thanks! :)

Bawa Talwar April 27, 2017 at 8:17 PM So unique in form and a topic that strikes all sometimes or the other. Can't wholly rely on news it seems. Carol B. August 21, 2017 at 11:50 PM Thanks!

Wendy Rycroft March 22, 2017 at 1:14 PM Very good they never get it right, I really felt that storm coming I was running for cover x Carol B. March 22, 2017 at 6:49 PM So very true :) Yes times are crazy right now!

Carole Duet March 20, 2017 at 7:53 PM This is so clever and I love the ending. Carol B. March 20, 2017 at 9:46 PM Thanks Carole :) So happy you liked the poem!

CayCay Godwin March 17, 2017 at 10:50 PM So dramatic and creative! The shape is as expressive as the words which woke me up more and more as I read on. I love the originality, Carol! Hugs ... CayCay Carol B. March 18, 2017 at 2:22 PM Thanks so much CayCay :)

Pashang Salehi March 13, 2017 at 2:44 PM I truly hope that the report is false... I wish you sunshine. Magnificent Pashang Salehi March 14, 2017 at 8:30 PM Always.... Carol B. March 13, 2017 at 9:59 PM Thanks so much! Wishing you a wonderful day :)

Andrea Dietrich March 9, 2017 at 9:10 PM Coming back again to say that I found this a most timely piece of writing, Carol. Carol B. March 10, 2017 at 4:47 PM Thanks Andrea :) Crazy what is happening!

Charlie Smith March 8, 2017 at 9:50 PM Keep the faith, write the truth, the rest will work out. Nothing new, just a different label...Washington had wooden teeth. Peace be with you Carol, truth will out,,, Carol B. March 10, 2017 at 4:48 PM Thank you Charlie :). I will keep the faith!

Daver Austin March 6, 2017 at 2:05 PM Clever. Let's hope the report is false. Love Carol B. March 7, 2017 at 5:18 PM Thanks! :)

Carolyn Devonshire March 5, 2017 at 1:22 PM Oooh, love the double meaning, Carol. When it comes to weather reports, "fake news" could be disastrous. Awesome writing! Carol B. March 5, 2017 at 11:08 PM Thanks Carolyn :)

Carole Duet February 24, 2017 at 9:11 PM Really clever...really like it. #7 for sure! Carol B. February 25, 2017 at 9:52 PM Thanks Carole :)

Darren White February 24, 2017 at 2:29 AM Wow, this is so good Carol, I love it, and it's so true. More and more fake news emerging. How to find your way through it, and stay sane.... Carol B. February 24, 2017 at 7:57 AM Darren thanks so much for stopping by my poetry. I know the fake news is really getting out of hand I don't understand how people can get away with it. Thanks for your wonderful comment.

Emile Pinet February 22, 2017 at 4:53 PM A marvelous display of emotions as one is led upon a whirlwind of traumatic events causing a tempest of fears, each encased as a dagger within the authors heart. Emile. Carol B. February 23, 2017 at 5:48 PM Emile thank you kindly for the fabulous comment :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 19, 2017 at 2:07 PM - Perfect poems for current news, Carol - Out of control ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Carol B. February 23, 2017 at 5:51 PM Anne-Lise yes these are crazy times. Thanks for the visit :)

Richard Lamoureux February 19, 2017 at 1:07 PM In light of the news in the last day this could not be more timely. Carol B. February 23, 2017 at 5:55 PM The news these days is so depressing. Thanks for the visit Richard :)

Paul Callus February 17, 2017 at 12:03 PM Your shape is really good, Carol, and so is the metaphorical storm. "Fake News" has caught on well; even our Government is copying it. ~ Best regards // paul Carol B. February 18, 2017 at 8:08 AM Thanks Paul!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 17, 2017 at 1:28 AM I love this clever poem, Carole...the shape with the well written contest is so creative and thought provoking! If for a contest good luck and thanks for your kind visit this week on my page...hugs, Rhonda Carol B. February 18, 2017 at 8:09 AM Thanks so much for the lovely comment Rhonda!

Joseph May February 16, 2017 at 9:20 AM Well written Carol...we seem to be spinning out of control...A7 Carol B. February 16, 2017 at 5:15 PM Yes so sad to see what is happening. :)

Richard Lamoureux February 13, 2017 at 12:09 AM This is so cleverly done. Bravo!! Carol B. February 15, 2017 at 9:54 PM Happy you liked the poem Richard :)

Arthur Vaso February 11, 2017 at 10:13 PM Wow,this is really really really excellent! You have summed it up so well! Sad that the ones shouting the most about fake news are the ones making it all up! This was so creative by the way! Loved it! Carol B. February 11, 2017 at 10:27 PM Arthur, Thanks I really appreciate your a kind words. Yes it really is mind blowing how they can get away with such blatant lies. :)

Carolyn Devonshire February 11, 2017 at 6:13 PM Your twister shape is a perfect fit for the emotions and questions in your poem, Carol. "Fake News" is a term being tossed about in the U.S. political scene now, but your poem ties the power of nature to the power of human emotions. Brilliant! Carol B. February 11, 2017 at 10:31 PM So happy you liked the poem and the message :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2017 at 8:46 AM - Very great written and shaped, Carol - hugs // Anne-Lise . . . . . . Happy weekend :) Carol B. February 10, 2017 at 9:25 AM Thanks! Wishing you a great weekend as well.

Nette Onclaud February 9, 2017 at 10:38 AM ohh, this is a remarkable piece shaped like tornado..very inquely done, carol!...huggs Carol B. February 9, 2017 at 5:16 PM Thank you for the kind comment!

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