Inspired

When the dark clouds of a thunderstorm appear on the horizon I take a front row seat. I watch as the sky is being filled with black clouds that shimmer with lightning. A slow, deep rumble of thunder fills the air. The color of dark green tree tops pressed against a dark sky is a beautiful scene. A slow wind begins to blow, almost smearing the colors of the trees into the clouds. A sudden boom of thunder explodes from the sky. A warning of the rain to come. The rain begins to fall. At first it's only a mere sprinkle, but as the wind picks up it pours. Steam rises from the heated asphalt. The rain cools the earth, releasing the aroma of moist dirt. As the storm is coming to an end, I find myself inspired. I want to write.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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McBride  Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 5:34 AM
beautiful imagery , love it
Appleleaf Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 3:45 PM
Thank you! :)
Gibson Avatar
April 28, 2014 at 3:31 PM
Have enjoyed reading several of your poems. Welcome to Poetry Soup.
Appleleaf Avatar
April 28, 2014 at 4:18 PM
Thank you very much! :)
Toil Avatar
April 27, 2014 at 3:56 PM
DH: I cannot express in words the intensity I feel at this scene you have portrayed. Where does this talent come from? Ingrained, I think. But profound nonetheless. And write you should, DH! For the world to read. Keep at it. Your voice has been found. Just let it rip! And we will all marvel! Love...BH
Appleleaf Avatar
April 27, 2014 at 5:59 PM
Thank you! Not to sound conceited, but I think it just comes natural to me, even as a kid. Because I honestly don't have that much knowledge on poetry...which is why every poem I've posted on this site has been categorized as free verse...because I don't know what else to label them as haha. That's also why I use the term "creative spark" when I feel the need to write. It just flows out on its on accord I suppose. It's good to know that they aren't horrible though, especially since I've never really shared many of them before. Thanks again for all the positive feedback! :) Love, DH
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