Lightning

In the grand theatre 
Opening in the Heaven,s 
Drifting across the sky, 
cloaked in darkness 

Whistling unseen voices 
Darkened within rage, 
nature's forces 
At work 
Rising wind salute 

In static 
hair raising 
Falling down the spine 
Banging drums 
Growling almighty roars 

Grumbling unforeseen forces 
Churning in its might, 
an earth shattering clap 
Applauding trees bend 
Wind blowing gale 

Lighting up dark 
Bowing to light 
In strike daylight 
Unmerciful power 

Battle in darkened clouds 
Alight candy floss 
Falling rain crystals 
In sparkling diamonds 
Lightning strikes 

As the thunder roars 
Frightening night 
Rumbling drum beats 
Upon nature's might 
You strike

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Date: 1/6/2016 4:20:00 PM
Your first post... and what a triumph. A litany of vibrant images and powerful phrasing. BRAVO Liam! Best wishes, Keith
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Date: 4/18/2015 5:49:00 PM
Liam, interesting read. I have been waiting to catch a thunder and lightning storm on camera at night. I'd like to get some stills of the lightning when it flashes. Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia
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Date: 10/25/2014 1:07:00 PM
Superb! Applauding trees bend my favorite line.
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 10/25/2014 1:40:00 PM
smiling dan i was in the middle of it taking notes in my mind wonderful comment thank you ever so kindly
Date: 10/23/2014 11:55:00 AM
Peace and God's Blessings to you and yours....A fabulously thought out and crafted piece of Art...
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 10/23/2014 12:19:00 PM
thank you don for such a wonderful comment heartfelt beautiful deeply appreciated
Date: 10/2/2014 12:29:00 AM
This is one of the most beautiful of poems I have ever read. :)
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 10/2/2014 1:30:00 AM
you comment just blew me away so beautiful thank you from the heart bless you
Date: 10/1/2014 7:19:00 AM
I went back to Page 5, thinking it would be several years. You are a prolific and gifted writer. Your phrasing is original and provocative....There's an undersong of magnetic emotion that exists, hidden beneath your phrasing. The reader is magnectically drawn in...and find themselves on an unforgettable journey. Superb composing, liam. YF, Gene
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 10/1/2014 12:12:00 PM
yeah gene lightning for me was the dawning of reality i used its power, energy striking cords on feelings very well spotted that is how i paint almost all my pieces smiling wow your deep i thought i was bad you mean there is more like me, lol your very gifted thank you gene for the outstanding beautiful comment deeply appreciated smiling
Date: 9/26/2014 5:12:00 PM
ELECTRIFYING!!! I believe my sandals are smoking..... Thor has ben busy tonight.... Great work, Liam.... Great work, indeed..... Jake
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 9/26/2014 5:23:00 PM
thank you john for the kind and very beautiful comment heartfelt appreciated bless you
Date: 9/9/2013 10:21:00 PM
I quake at the mere words you describe. Lightning and thunder are so glorious, as are many things in nature, whether it be a soft rose pedal, or a gigantic tree. Enjoyed reading once again, my friend. Always, Laura
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 9/13/2013 10:37:00 AM
THANK YOU EVER SO DEEPLY AMAZING BEAUTIFUL COMMENT LINDA DEEPLY APPRECIATED
Date: 8/19/2013 1:53:00 PM
Unique work that you have penned for the contest..Enjoyed reading your creative winning work..Congrats..Sara
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 8/22/2013 4:48:00 PM
thank you deeply for the wondefully beautiful comment greatly appreciated
Date: 8/17/2013 11:10:00 PM
CONGRATS on having your poem featured this week........ Love ~ SKAT ~
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 8/22/2013 4:49:00 PM
thank you ever so much fot the beautiful comment deeply appreciated
Date: 8/17/2013 10:21:00 PM
Hi Liam, . Congratulations!!! It's nice to see your poem Featured on the soups Home Page, this past week :-) goodnight~ Luv* LINDA *
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 8/22/2013 4:51:00 PM
ah thank you ever so much really so sweet of you deeply appreciated and a goodnight to you sweet dreams
Date: 8/15/2013 5:04:00 AM
hi Liam congrats on a fine win Shadow x smiles
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 8/16/2013 8:52:00 AM
linda what have I won I am a little confused
Date: 8/15/2013 12:53:00 AM
congrats on a great win. (:c Jenish
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 8/16/2013 9:02:00 AM
thank you so kindly deeply appreciated
Date: 8/14/2013 5:38:00 PM
Liam, , ~CONGRATULATIONS~ . thank you for the awesome entry. When you have time enjoy the winners on my XOOL blog * Called "Just For You" http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=15796&PoetID=18720 Take care --- xox Linda
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 8/16/2013 9:07:00 AM
sorry I am confused not that good on computers I do not even know what I won like a lost puppy I thank you kindly for the beautiful comment deeply appreciated
Date: 8/8/2013 12:36:00 PM
hi Liam and welcome to soup lovely poem to start with Shadow x smiles
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 8/16/2013 9:08:00 AM
thank you my old friend deeply appreciated
Date: 8/5/2013 10:32:00 AM
Hello new member: Liam ! - Welcome to P-Soup. - Thank you for choosing to share your poems here with us. - I look forward to reading more in the future. - Have a good time and I wish you luck. - (Give and receive comments) - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/16/2013 3:18:00 PM
thank you ever so much for the beautiful comments deeply appreciated
Date: 8/5/2013 9:44:00 AM
Good afternoon, Liam ,, your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers, I love it!! Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup fan and "FRIEND"....... God Bless..... Hugs* SKAT
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 8/16/2013 8:51:00 AM
thank you kindly for such a beautiful comment a bit lost at the minute eventually ill get the hang of it
Date: 8/4/2013 5:59:00 PM
Liam, wow! this is awesome, love the image and race against nature. -A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. Dropping by to invite you to my latest contest. You will find the contest page on the top left hand side* -Looking forward in following and reading your poetry. Hope to hear from you soon. You will enjoy the community, we are one big happy family. (Drama & Love. LOL) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Liam Mcdaid
Date: 8/4/2013 6:12:00 PM
you must be shadow linda totally lost on this site how do you add photos it feels like a different planet have to get used to it thank you kindly for the beautiful welcome deeply appreciated
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