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Irma

warm tropic waters

ignite crazed wantonness in

a mistress that strays . . . 

pray you are not in the way

of this nasty home wrecker


Sept. 10, 2017
For the Hurricanes Poetry Contest of Julie Rodeheaver

stormtanka

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Darlene De Beaulieu

October 10, 2017 at 2:33 PM

I agree Irma is a house wrecker. Can you tell me what happened to Alfred Berggren? He has not comment for a long time, is the reason i ask. Thank you.

Ralph Sergi

September 19, 2017 at 4:02 PM

Hi Andrea: I survived irma save one tree collapsing on my fence but I'm alive to say that this is a great poem.

James Inman

September 18, 2017 at 9:56 PM

I was! Lying in bed listening to it blow. Luckily no damage but I'm still cleaning up at my sister's house. No damage to her house either but lots of trees down and broken in half. Now for Maria.

Connie Marcum Wong

September 13, 2017 at 2:01 PM

Awww, I am sorry to see this at the bottom Andrea. I thought it was brilliant! Congrats. At least it is on the list and will get some exposure! Hugs, Connie : )

Subimal Sinha-Roy

September 13, 2017 at 12:05 AM

Congratulations on your placement, Andrea.

Jan Allison

September 12, 2017 at 6:24 PM

A very clever tanka and I can't understand why you got an HM Andrea I too would have placed it much higher:-( hugs jan x

John Hamilton

September 12, 2017 at 4:33 PM

Nice personification Andrea, maybe she was looking for a longer poem, either way I think I would have placed this much higher.

Jack Horne

September 12, 2017 at 11:53 AM

oh, yes, very clever, my friend - hope this was a big winner

Andrea Dietrich

September 12, 2017 at 12:22 PM

big winner. Yeah, right!! haha

Vijay Pandit

September 12, 2017 at 9:23 AM

Congrats Andrea!

Connie Marcum Wong

September 11, 2017 at 11:25 PM

How perfect is this for an entry? I love it and I think Julie will too! ; )

Tim Smith

September 11, 2017 at 12:58 PM

Intense storm and now the cleanup begins.

Klio Tsitsikroni

September 11, 2017 at 12:38 PM

She sure is a mistress who strays! Well done.

Pipping Stars

September 11, 2017 at 11:38 AM

what a worded point of view ... this is an awesome impact write ... in this viewers eyes you have perfected this piece... look forward to reading your future mind views ... indeed I do... write on poet ...

Matthew Anish

September 11, 2017 at 10:05 AM

Stimulating work here. Irma is a real bitch! I have family down in Florida down in Florida and I hope they are O.K. Hope you win the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Kim Rodrigues

September 11, 2017 at 9:05 AM

Sounds about right! Enjoyed!

Emma Sivey

September 11, 2017 at 6:04 AM

Such a sad thing. I feel for all the people in Houston and Florida. I liked your poem. What is a Tanka? Lovely. Emma :)

Judy Ball

September 11, 2017 at 5:38 AM

A fie write told with great truth. When we live in a hurricane zone we often get a bit jaded and think of it a just another bad storm. Some folks actually throw hurricane parties or go out riding around in them. I was born and raised in Florida and have seen such foolishness. Hurricanes like tornadoes are killers. They should be feared not enjoyed. Great job God Bless, JB Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Eye sight getting worse and am awaiting eye surgery.

Russell Sivey

September 11, 2017 at 5:18 AM

What a brilliant and suddenly sad write my friend! I hate the fact that there have been so many disasters lately! But your poem has been an instant success, a fabulous piece! I surely loved reading this fine poem this morning (As I have had a TON of homework yesterday)! What a glorious piece, Great Work!!