Lightning Chased Thunder

Into the mist which settles upon the waters
Tempered elements connect and clash
Each vying for dominance within their domain
Lightning chases Thunder throughout forlorn skies
The harder she cracks her brilliant, whip the further he runs
In pain he roars through pitch black skies
Man stands in awe of the battle displayed 
And the heavens hang low and cry pouring rain

~*~

Note:  Inspired by "The perfect Storm" Very sad ending, yet, one of my favs.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 2/14/2011 8:47:00 AM
Hi Annalise, You penned a picture od a perfect storm! I still remember the movie! Sometimes it can be quite dangerous out in open waters. Enjoyed much the read!...All the best, Gert
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Date: 2/13/2011 12:01:00 PM
Very beautiful use of your words Annalise my friend.. very brilliant setting with compliments of thunder and lightening combined ..in an explosion in the sky... this is excellent and u should enter into John's new contest luv.. good luck if u do.. appreciate your wonderful and encouraging remarks on my entries also..
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Date: 2/13/2011 10:37:00 AM
Like the personification in this work. I was featured at a reading yesterday in Manhattan. It was nice and my nephew showed up with his girlfriend. Especially like"Lightning chases Thunder throughout forlorn skies. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 2/13/2011 9:09:00 AM
One of my favorite movies, too, Annalise, and now this is one of my favorite poems. I have spent many times at sea when the weather has taken a frightening turn for the worse. You describe it so well! It's a pity the crew of the Andrea Gayle were never rescued. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/13/2011 9:02:00 AM
Annalise, I loved is also one of my favs, brilliant write... Weekend's been good thanks, it is just after 7pm here and the sun is still smiling into my room.. Hope you will enjoy the rest of your weekend, love you Wilma
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Date: 2/13/2011 8:59:00 AM
today i have gotten another favorite poem in this art work. greatly composed.
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Date: 2/12/2011 7:41:00 PM
My dear friend, long time since I've stopped by here, but glad I did and yours is the first poem I have read, as always you astound me with your great imagery. I feel like I am in the middle of a suspense story. Great work my friend and sister. Love always, Joy (Jew)
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Date: 2/12/2011 4:36:00 PM
Smile ~ What a Sweet Kind com from, "A 'Very Beautiful Lady; Lovely Annalise!!!'" ~ (cont) ~ Many Truths amid Many Lights which in turn renders this painting as a "Masterpiece;" just like the "Beautiful Artist" whom, brushed its Wonderful Canvas!!! ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'You Always' &, All You Love, 'Forever,'" Christopher! ~ Smile, "Bye Again My Dear, 'Beautiful Annalise!'":) ~
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Date: 2/12/2011 4:25:00 PM
LoL! Perhaps, Thunder has been a very bad boy, Christopher! lol.: ) But we also have some ladies misbehavin' too. Thanks for making me laugh..I could have had the man chasing lighting, but then some would call it "abuse"??! ...one just can't win...but no harm is meant, my friend. Love ya! Annalise
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Date: 2/12/2011 4:15:00 PM
Smile ~ I have been wondering "My Dear, 'Beautiful & Precious, Annalise Brigham!!!'" ~ How come here at this place it almost Always seems to but the Man whom is ending up upon the short end of things it so seems, My Dear, for, if its not one thing its Another??? ~ Yet, aside from These my own Humble reflections in thought, This, is a Superbly well written and Wonderfully Vivid Creation Painted In Hues of Mythologies Verse; albeit along the Parellel lines of ~ Cont:)
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Date: 2/12/2011 1:25:00 PM
Oh yes, a great movie and even better book, if not read already encourage you too... What an image you have painted for a nice back dop to the movie..very enjoyed...luv Michael
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