Hurricane Irma and Us

Hurricane Irma and us
Do not fear my dearest one
I’ll hold you close despite the winds
That blow and rend with its deluge
Ogres captured Mother Nature
And held her hostage with their scheme
I bastioned you against our plight

An inundation with a flood
Large trees are ripped off from their roots

The ogres blew the roofs off tops
The window shutters shook aloud

The  winds have stilled and we are safe
The hurricane has ceased to be
A calmness greets us with it’s peace
Your’e better now without the  strife
I must get back to see my wife

Hurricane Contest
Sponsored by Julie Rodeheaver
 September  10, 2017

*We have actually been ravaged by hurricane Irma 
and we were homebound for 30 hours
wth minimal damage and I wrote two poems near a Coleman lamp.  
I used poetic license with the wife (ha ha)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 9/14/2017 9:58:00 AM
Great write my friend...those pesky hurricanes...stay dry and safe Ralph...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 9/14/2017 9:44:00 AM
Hi JAN: I missed the contest.
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Date: 9/14/2017 9:41:00 AM
Hi Jan: Thank you: Of course many areas in Florida were devastated including people close to me but we are trying to make the best of it. The use of satire in poetry can lighten the load. There have deaths as a result. This is my fourth hurricane.
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Date: 9/14/2017 2:56:00 AM
Great take on the contest theme Ralph I'm glad you could retain your sense of humour during what must have been a terrifying experience as i love the line about the wife lol. Just glad you are safe:-):-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 9/13/2017 7:28:00 PM
You did well Ralph--the Coleman lamp works well--glad you are safe!
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Date: 9/13/2017 4:09:00 PM
I'm glad you and your wife did well through the storm. I was in Harvey so I know the feeling... my heart knew we would be fine, but heartbroken at the so many that are left with nothing... their lives changed in a matter of hours.. Your imagery is great in this poem nicely done... ~`*
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Date: 9/13/2017 4:56:00 PM
Hi Eve: Thanks for your comment. obviously there have been deaths because of all the storms and hurricanes.The magic word is satire that comedians always use bur carefully.
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