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Maddened Tempest Slams

Fierce tempest slams its maddened jeer
    while gush of flood crashes offshore ;
 then to our village…loud winds roar
as piercing thunder grows severe:
    Upon tide's  crest pale mollusk  floats
  Adrift  in waste, oaks droop away
That  cabins  old swish  in the bay,
Rattling wooden docks and  tugboats.

At last,  end of  hour’s pour  departs --
    glints the sunlight reigning morn’s climb
to lift  day’s  qualm and wake fresh lime,
  of scented air  easing men’s hearts.
In prayer , we ask Mother Earth
    for  weather  tranquil like skies blue ,
vowing to tend nature, anew
  till forests bloom, this life’s rebirth.



8/20/2019
'We would stand a better chance of survival 
if we accommodated ourselves to this planet
and viewed it appreciatively...”  E.B. White
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Writing Challenge 2, August 2019 –
Enclosed Rhyme Contest
Sponsor: Dear Heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Marcum Wong Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 3:10 PM
Stormy weather can leave the land and our homes devastated. Especially where you live Nette. We also have to be aware of tsunamis and hurricanes. The last hurricane turned last minute and missed our island but hit Kauai hard. It took them over a year to get back on their feet. I believe there were only two hotels there and both were hard-hit. It would have really destroyed our harbor boats and homes if it had hit on Oahu. This is a great poem my friend. I am happy to see it on the winners list! Congratulations! : ) xxoo
La France Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 11:54 AM
Nette, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with your Enclosed Rhyme, wonderful writing as usual ~
Kendrick Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 4:33 AM
There has been some really bad weather around the globe in the last several years. I believe this is preparing those who are left behind for what they will face during the tribulation. Enjoyed reading your winning work. Congrats on being in that list. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
Roper Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 11:34 PM
Congratulations my friend. Hugs Eve
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 9:07 PM
This poem is not only beautiful but inspires to keep us aware of doing our part to keep earth clean Nette. I am sure this will secure a top spot! xxoo
Cunningham Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 10:27 AM
After the storm comes the welcome sunshine. Loved your verse nette. Tom
Lamoureux Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 8:50 AM
This is like a mad manic nursery rhyme, I like it. HugsRick
Sands Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 8:26 AM
This is a great enclosed rhyme with wonderful contrast. I can see this and feel it as I read it :)
Michael Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 8:08 AM
I like what you wrote...I imaged you listening to the thunder... Good Luck...
Green Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 8:07 AM
Very beautiful and nicely crafted Nette. I hope this odes well in the contest.
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