Kim Rodrigues Poet Rictameter

Lightning

Lightning
highlights painting
Jagged sky and rough seas
Two on weathered yacht breaking up
The sirens’ alarm amidst torrent clouds
In terror they seek company
Splinters in hands and knees
Fast pounding waves
Lightning

8/25/2018
Rictameter Me Poetry Contest
Sponsor: White Wolf

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Connie Marcum Wong August 26, 2018 at 9:10 PM That would be a horrifying experience! Chillingly expressed in this excellent rictameter Eve! : ) Kim Rodrigues August 26, 2018 at 9:30 PM Thank you, Connie! Hugs...Kim

M. L. Kiser August 26, 2018 at 2:31 PM Well done! I am taken there by the imagery; can almost feel the wind and pain from the splinters. Kim Rodrigues August 26, 2018 at 2:45 PM Thank you, M.L.!

Demetrios Trifiatis August 25, 2018 at 11:14 AM Impressive imagery that makes one live the whole experience dear, Kim! Kim Rodrigues August 25, 2018 at 5:27 PM Thank you, my wonderful friend!

John Gondolf August 25, 2018 at 9:57 AM Nicely done, Kim, a bit of a chilling poem. Best of luck in the contest. John Kim Rodrigues August 25, 2018 at 5:27 PM Thank you, John!

Paul Callus August 25, 2018 at 9:54 AM You paint a striking picture with these words, Kim. I like the sea, but I'd rather be sitting cozily at home than have to face such stormy weather at sea!! Regards // paul Kim Rodrigues August 25, 2018 at 5:28 PM Thank you, dear friend!