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Haven From the Storm

Two young lovers discern from up afar
a night heron in its graceful lithe flight 
searching safe haven as storm hide its star
danger threatening it from its dire plight. 

An owl's screech piercing the veiled evenfall.
Lightning flashes generate fear, hope lost
in their cold arms near a gnarled oak they stall,
trembling and afraid of the falling frost.
 
Far off they hear the whinnying of mares,
The bellow of bulls but the rain falls hard,
relieved they could not hold back their hot tears
they see light shining within a backyard.
 
A farmer helps them with hot food-laden.
Like the heron, find their cosy haven.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Adams Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 7:34 PM
such a scenic beauty you have painted here Victor... enjoy watching it unfold! Hugs
Daniel Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 1:41 AM
Such stunning imagery of a stormy day, Victor, at last they found a cosy haven:)
Roper Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 9:29 PM
Great imagery , Victor. Hugs Eve
Kiser Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 4:39 PM
Doppler does fail us, these two were clearly not expecting that storm; glad they had that farm to dry out. Nicely penned.
Ball Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 3:49 PM
Sometimes it's fun to get caught in the rain and sometimes it's not. Great job as always my friend with great imagery. God Bless, JB
Buehler Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 11:50 AM
I was thrilled with the happy ending, Victor. One can easily imagine the couple's relief at finding hot food and a safe haven from such a terrible storm. A wonderful sonnet. :) Evelyn
Rodrigues Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 9:18 AM
Lovely wording and imagery, danger and safety! Hugs
Edmonds  Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 9:05 AM
As always a wonderful write Victor, how lovely it’d be to receive such kindness from a stranger…… “How it must disturb the birds, when a storm breaks o’er the earth.” ~ Belle
Rose  Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 7:21 AM
I love enmeshing myself into your imagination, its always sweet there, Have a beautiful day dear Victor. xo
Poet Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 5:52 AM
Victor, your imagery captures the landscape as it relates to human life. You acquire that great feeling when you seek refuge from a storm and regain your confidence while waiting for it to pass. Wonderful sonnet, stay safe with my kindest regards
Pandit Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 4:12 AM
Great images bring the scenes alive--wonderfully depicted, Victor, as always.
Logan Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 3:44 AM
I always think about where birds find shelter in a storm. How kind of you to be concerned about them in your gentle sonnet.
Seeker Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 2:18 AM
Ah! A happy ending, just as we hoped for! Well written, Victor!
Skelly Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 1:57 AM
Hello Victor, enjoyed your storm-driven sonnet. The couplet rounded it off nicely....Delice
Cunningham Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 12:34 AM
That great feeling when you take shelter from the storm, you feel safe once more and wait for it to pass.. Enjoy your week Victor Tom
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