Landfall Devastation

air depression in ocean
thick cloud sucked by low pressure…
moisture billows up

hurricane is born
eye follows blindly the track …
land lacerated by fall

storm surge flattens things on way
flood drowns the ruins…
devastation batters lives

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December 12, 2022
Syllable count : 775, 577, 757 (HMS)
Contest : Triple New Charlieku
Sponsored by : Charles Messina
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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January 5, 2023 at 7:14 AM
So well done, Sublimal. Simply beautiful. Your win is well-deserved. Congratulations
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January 4, 2023 at 8:49 PM
Too many natural mishaps lately :( Well done on these haiku's, Subimal. Congratulations on your win! Happy New Year! Charlie
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