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Left Over Peace

The hurricane rushed by off shore Stirring up surf and surging more Its outer bands reached far inland Where the wind speaks, we understand Large trees sway, branches of fury Its their falling that bring worry The wind turned tree leaves inside out Looked white from back sides blown about The large lake rolled waves with each crest Toward shore where nature shows best Love captured in power with loss The hurricane tried to show who's boss But the storm fled and all is calm Blue sky, sunshine, open hand palm Welcomes slight breeze, a wind chime song Peace left over is just as strong Heidi Sands 9/17/23 8 Syllables

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Mike Gentile

Date: 9/20/2023 5:27:00 AM

Peace is strong Heidi! I love the thoughts conjured by your poem which illustrate for me the strength of serenity!! A lovely write! Happy Wednesday xxoo

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/20/2023 5:37:00 AM

Thank you very much, my friend. Happy Wednesday xxoo :)

Akkina Downing

Date: 9/19/2023 8:15:00 PM

We are truly grateful it passes us too. Great poem, Heidi :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/20/2023 5:36:00 AM

Hi Akkina. Yes, grateful. I am happy you are ok too. Thank you :)

The Situation

Date: 9/19/2023 6:50:00 PM

Lee packed a punch. Just like this poem. It stormed and then left peace.

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/20/2023 5:34:00 AM

Yes it packed a punch far. Thank you :)

Joseph May

Date: 9/19/2023 11:56:00 AM

After all that fury comes the calm, Very nicely penned Heidi

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/19/2023 12:00:00 PM

Yes , true Joseph. Thank you :)

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/18/2023 6:07:00 PM

The greatest feeling is after the storm passes and you step outside to see no damage. Makes you want to do a little dance. Such a wonderful poem Heidi, to show the power of a storm and the peaceful calm that follows.

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/19/2023 7:49:00 AM

Yes, you are right Jerry. I just got home. Quite of few branches are on the ground, but the house is ok. I appreciate your visit and kind feedback on this. Thank you :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/18/2023 5:19:00 AM

Glad it passed by without doing much damage. Wonderfully descriptive write my friend. You imagery brough forth the sights and sounds of storm. Well done, Heidi.

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/18/2023 7:50:00 AM

Thank you very much Vijay. Your comments are always appreciated. I hope all is well :)

Christina Bowring

Date: 9/18/2023 12:06:00 AM

This is a powerful, well written poem Heidi that captures the damage, devastation a hurricane can cause. Your last line is beautiful and uplifting. Hope all is well with you. Wishing you calm and peace. X :)

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/18/2023 7:49:00 AM

Thank you very much Christina :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/17/2023 12:39:00 PM

Hello Heidi, There will be many people doing a lot of clean up from the hurricane. I hope your home was not water logged. I hope there was no damaged done. Hugs. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/17/2023 3:10:00 PM

Hello Heidi okay thank you for telling me my friend. Hugs. Darlene/

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/17/2023 12:51:00 PM

Hi Darlene. I am still out of town, so I am not sure yet. I am sure many branches came down with those wind gusts. I will know soon. Thank you, my friend :)

Silent One

Date: 9/17/2023 7:38:00 AM

Well done on keeping 8 syllables per line...hurricanes leave a devastating effect on everyone ans you have described this perfectly

Heidi Sands
Date: 9/17/2023 9:10:00 AM

Thank you my friend. You are right. Hurricanes can leave devastation. I hope all is well. Have a great day :)