Lightning Bolt

A spark cast by a careless deed, it catches fire and sparks twigs weed. A hushed town that is dull at last, a Careless deed, by a spark cast. East winds howl to display their might, and spout flames to a sturdy height. Blaze any grace in that house foul, to display their might, east winds howl. Oh, fiery Fire, the town explodes! with no farewell, let's hit the road. One sleeps on tack others on dire, the town explodes! Oh, fiery fire. None shall remain where the wind passed, this life, I think, can't be surpassed. The town wept and the nation pain, where the wind passed, none shall remain.
Written: October 05, 2022 Swap Quatrain Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Emile Pinet https://www.rhymezone.com/ and https://www.howmanysyllables.com: with 8 syllables in each line.
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Rodrigues Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations on POTD!
Cunningham Avatar
October 8, 2022 at 12:31 AM
Belated congratulations Lasaad on the honour of POTD. Greetings from Italy. Tom
Poet Avatar
October 8, 2022 at 7:58 AM
Your kind words are truly appreciated and thank you very much for being so thoughtful. Have a great weekend. Enjoy your stay in Italy.
Faulkner Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 9:42 PM
Vivid and captivating, I see why it was chosen for POTD, congratulations~
Poet Avatar
October 8, 2022 at 7:59 AM
Your kind words are truly appreciated and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Nicole Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 6:08 PM
Nature is beautiful and so is the weather, but sometimes the *weather* can be a little on the destructive side. The images you use, express what is happening in our world so vividly. Always praying for those in need. Congratulations Lasaad, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. ~ Brandy
Poet Avatar
October 8, 2022 at 7:58 AM
Your kind words are truly appreciated and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Peck Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 5:18 PM
Your poem is beautiful, Lasaad. I especially love the last line. So utterly descriptive. Congratulations on POTD!
Poet Avatar
October 8, 2022 at 7:57 AM
Your kind words are truly appreciated and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Mccann Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:03 PM
With no farewell and hit the road you show the obliteration, total! When I was younger I seemed to see only rosy horizons and sunny skies. Now I don't know where to put my eyes. Elizabeth
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:30 PM
Your kind words are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Baker Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations on your Poem of the Day, Lasaad. Excellent Swap Quatrain entry for the contest, my friend. My mind thinks it could be about the destruction of weather, like the hurricane in Florida, or as a metaphor for the destruction of wild fires. To me it's more like a metaphor for what's taking place in the U.S. right now or the war in Ukraine. Your descriptions of the change and resulting destruction were exquisite. A FAV for me! Bill
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:04 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful. Indeed Bill, the main inspiration is the destruction in Florida, and the West coast.
Tor Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 11:55 AM
Lasaad a big Congratulations to you for Receiving Poem Of The Day. Your work is reflective of this Honor...
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:04 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Calasibetta Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 11:27 AM
Lasaad, congratulations on your POTD! Your cinematic imagery brings us to witness the tragedy of wild fires so horrific! :)Paulette
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:30 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Wolf Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 8:01 AM
Glad that lightning 'struck you' in the form of POTD, Lasaad! Congratulations, and have a wonderful weekend! :) Gershon
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:30 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Fowler Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 7:45 AM
Wildfires can be so disastrous. Bless those who fly into them with tanks of water or retardant and those on the ground who bravely fight them. Congratulations on the honor of POTD Lasaad. :) Linda
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:30 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Lawrence Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 7:10 AM
Wow beautiful in its power and ferocious expression ! So poignant and sad . Wonderful write dear Lasaad ! Congratulations on POTD! Susan :)
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:31 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Pandit Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 6:44 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Lasaad. Enjoy your day.
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:31 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Buhagiar Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 6:43 AM
Great poem. Congrats for your POTD.
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:31 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
May Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 5:51 AM
Congrats on POTD Sotto, Very nicely penned
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:31 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
La France Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 5:29 AM
Sotto, wonderful poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, Constance
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:03 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Roper Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 5:23 AM
Back with congratulations on POTD, my friend.
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:02 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
George Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 4:58 AM
Back to your poem with Congratulations on your well deserved POTD honor !
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:02 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
M  Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 4:54 AM
Congratulations Lasaad….Debx
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:02 PM
Thank you so much Debx..
Meadows Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 4:01 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:01 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Gentile Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 3:48 AM
I find this an incredibly well constructed Quatrain! Great story telling, marvelous! Congratulations Sotto on your POTD!!
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:01 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Kitchin Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 3:46 AM
Lasaad, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD!
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:01 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Messina Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 3:37 AM
Awesome! Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, Sotto. Charlie
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
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October 7, 2022 at 3:27 AM
A magnificent write Sotto, great content and rhythmic rhyme, marvellous. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
Andresen Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 3:25 AM
- Las, beautifully written :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs
Poet Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Your kind words and congrats are truly appreciated, and thank you very much for being so thoughtful.
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