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grey ominous clouds colliding with a loud boom ~ a bolt of lightning Written 8th May 2020.

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Eve Roper

Date: 5/29/2020 5:13:00 PM

you can have that bolt of lighting.. make it stay away from me. lovely write, Tom. great imagery …:) eve

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/29/2020 5:28:00 PM

Thank you Eve, when I was in Florida I saw some amazing electrical storms on all their glory, I know many are fearful of them. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Funom Makama

Date: 5/19/2020 6:08:00 AM

Scary but powerful; fascinating but devastating. Nature in 3D where its madness and ecstasy showcase at the same time. Good work Tom Cunningham

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/19/2020 6:46:00 AM

Thank you Funom, glad you liked it. Love to see a good storm, preferably from inside. Tom

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 5/10/2020 11:54:00 AM

I guess I oberseved this site yesterday... I love lightning.. Beautiful imagery. Regards

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/10/2020 12:02:00 PM

Thank you Paghunda, I agree, it's awesome to watch. Tom

Silent One

Date: 5/10/2020 10:58:00 AM

Striking imagery!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/10/2020 11:26:00 AM

Thank you S. O., I'm not a storm chaser but a lightning storm fascinates me. Tom

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/9/2020 2:02:00 PM

Hi Tom: Great haiku! HOPE YOU ARE BEARING WITH THE CRISIS!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/9/2020 3:35:00 PM

Thanks Ralph, bearing up OK, hope you are too. Stay safe Tom

Ann Gilmour

Date: 5/9/2020 8:21:00 AM

You have captured it perfectly Tom, can almost hear that boom! Good luck my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx ps very hot here today, hope you are experiencing the same...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/9/2020 9:55:00 AM

Thanks Ann, was very hot here in Worcs earlier but greyed over now, looks like rain. Hope you're well. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/9/2020 7:48:00 AM

Great one Tom. I feel the powerful second line :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/9/2020 9:54:00 AM

Thanks Heidi, nothing beats a good storm, preferably from inside. Hope you're OK. Tom

Jenish Somadas

Date: 5/9/2020 3:36:00 AM

Great imagery..I saw the silver lines you made in the sky..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/9/2020 5:33:00 AM

Thanks Jenish. Hope you're well Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/8/2020 9:41:00 PM

Nice one, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/9/2020 3:34:00 AM

Thank you Andrea, last good storm I saw was in Florida a couple of years ago, awesome spectacle. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 5/8/2020 12:46:00 PM

vivid imagery great haiku Tom:-) not seen the contest yet:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2020 3:37:00 PM

Thanks Jan, I must admit I love a good lightning storm. Just looked its gone although there were a few places left this afternoon. Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 5/8/2020 12:20:00 PM

You make this this 'sound' so very real, Tom. It will certainly draw the sponsor's attention! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2020 3:35:00 PM

Thanks Paul, when I was in Florida the electrical storms are really awesome to see. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/8/2020 8:27:00 AM

Hello Tom Cunningham,That thunder is loud. and lightening lights up the sky. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/8/2020 12:23:00 PM

Hello Tom yes a good storm does clear the air. Enjoy your day my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2020 8:39:00 AM

Thank you Darlene, a good storm clears the air. Enjoy your weekend Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/8/2020 7:21:00 AM

I hear the thunder and see the lightening in your words--well done Tom. All the best.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/8/2020 7:25:00 AM

Thanks Vijay, I must admit I do love to see a good storm. Tom